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U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
8 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
5 in active service and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Emile OrsoJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 57 to 41 | |
| Susan Courtwright RodriguezJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 57 to 32 | |
| Kenneth Davis Bell, Sr.Judge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 55 to 43 | |
| Max Oliver Cogburn, Jr.Judge. Active | Barack Obama | 96 to 0 | |
| Martin Karl ReidingerJudge. Active | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Frank DeArmon WhitneyJudge. Senior status since December 1, 2024 | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Graham Calder MullenJudge. Senior status since December 1, 2005 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Richard Lesley VoorheesJudge. Senior status since August 31, 2017 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote |