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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
11 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
5 in active service and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Blair BentonJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 51 to 46 | |
| Roseann Ambrosia KetchmarkJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 96 to 0 | |
| Stephen Rogers BoughJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 51 to 38 | |
| M. Douglas HarpoolJudge. Senior status since February 4, 2026 | Barack Obama | 93 to 5 | |
| Mary Elizabeth PhillipsJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 95 to 2 | |
| David Gregory KaysJudge. Active | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Gary A. FennerJudge. Senior status since September 8, 2015 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Ortrie D. SmithJudge. Senior status since April 30, 2011 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr.Judge. Senior status since January 3, 2014 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Dean WhippleJudge. Senior status since April 30, 2007 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote | |
| Howard Frederic SachsJudge. Senior status since October 31, 1992 | Jimmy Carter | Voice vote |