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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
7 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
3 in active service and 4 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas ShepherdJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 53 to 46 | |
| David Clay Wilkerson FowlkesJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 54 to 40 | |
| Timothy Lloyd BrooksJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 100 to 0 | |
| Susan Owens HickeyJudge. Senior status since April 14, 2026 | Barack Obama | 83 to 8 | |
| Paul Kinloch Holmes, IIIJudge. Senior status since November 10, 2021 | Barack Obama | 95 to 0 | |
| Robert Toombs DawsonJudge. Senior status since August 14, 2009 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Jimm Larry HendrenJudge. Senior status since December 31, 2012 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote |