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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
6 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
4 in active service and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Joel BeatonJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 52 to 44 | |
| Rebecca Grady JenningsJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | Voice vote | |
| David Jason HaleJudge. Active | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| Gregory N. StiversJudge. Active | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| Joseph H. McKinley, Jr.Judge. Senior status since June 9, 2019 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Charles Ralph Simpson, IIIJudge. Senior status since February 1, 2013 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote |