Cannabis Sativa

President Ronald Reagan.
Reagan elevated William Rehnquist to the office of Chief Justice.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed by Reagan as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
Reagan named Antonin Scalia to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit before elevating him to the Supreme Court.
Reagan signed into law the bill that created the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and reassigning judges from predecessor courts to the new Circuit Court.

Following is a list of all United States federal judges appointed by President Ronald Reagan during his presidency.[1] In total Reagan appointed three Justices to the Supreme Court of the United States and elevated another to Chief Justice, 83 judges to the United States Courts of Appeals, and 290 judges to the United States district courts. Reagan's total of 376 appointments is the most by any President.

In addition to these appointments, Reagan signed the Federal Courts Improvement Act in 1982, which transferred five judges from the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, and seven judges from the appellate division of the United States Court of Claims, into the newly created United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Although each of those twelve judges had been appointed to their original tribunals by previous presidents, Reagan's signing of the act effectively placed all of them on the new Court of Appeals.

United States Supreme Court Justices[edit]

# Justice Seat State Previous Justice Nomination
date
Confirmation
date
Confirmation
vote
Began
service
Ended
service
1 O'Connor, Sandra DaySandra Day O'Connor Seat 8 Arizona Potter Stewart July 1, 1981 September 21, 1981 99-0 September 22, 1981 January 31, 2006
2 Rehnquist, WilliamWilliam Rehnquist Chief Justice Arizona[2] Warren Burger June 20, 1986 September 26, 1986 65-33 September 26, 1986 September 3, 2005
3 Scalia, AntoninAntonin Scalia Seat 9 New Jersey William Rehnquist June 24, 1986 September 17, 1986 98-0 September 25, 1986 Incumbent
4 Kennedy, AnthonyAnthony Kennedy Seat 4 California Lewis F. Powell, Jr. November 30, 1987 February 3, 1988 97-0 February 11, 1988 Incumbent

Courts of Appeals[edit]

Judge Circuit Began active
service
Ended active
service
Ended senior
status
Altimari, Frank X.Frank X. Altimari Second December 17, 1985 January 1, 1996 July 19, 1998
Anderson, Stephen HaleStephen Hale Anderson Tenth October 16, 1985 January 1, 2000 Incumbent
Archer Jr., Glenn LeroyGlenn Leroy Archer Jr. Fed. Cir. December 17, 1985 December 24, 1997 July 27, 2011
Baldock, Bobby RayBobby Ray Baldock Tenth December 17, 1985 January 26, 2001 Incumbent
Beam, Clarence ArlenClarence Arlen Beam Eighth November 9, 1987 February 1, 2001 Incumbent
Becker, Edward RoyEdward Roy Becker Third December 3, 1981 May 4, 2003 May 19, 2006
Beezer, Robert R.Robert R. Beezer Ninth March 28, 1984 July 31, 1996 March 30, 2012
Bissell, Jean GallowayJean Galloway Bissell Fed. Cir. June 11, 1984 February 4, 1990
Boggs, Danny JulianDanny Julian Boggs Sixth March 25, 1986 Incumbent
Bork, RobertRobert Bork D.C. Cir. February 9, 1982 February 5, 1988
Bowman II, PascoPasco Bowman II Eighth July 19, 1983 August 1, 2003 Incumbent
Brorby, WadeWade Brorby Tenth February 17, 1988 May 25, 2001 Incumbent
Brunetti, Melvin T.Melvin T. Brunetti Ninth April 4, 1985 November 11, 1999 October 30, 2009
Buckley, James L.James L. Buckley D.C. Cir. December 17, 1985 August 31, 1996 Incumbent
Cardamone, Richard J.Richard J. Cardamone Second October 29, 1981 November 13, 1993 Incumbent
Chapman, Robert FosterRobert Foster Chapman Fourth September 19, 1981 May 31, 1991 Incumbent
Coffey, John LouisJohn Louis Coffey Seventh March 19, 1982 July 2, 2004 November 10, 2012
Contie, Jr., Leroy JohnLeroy John Contie, Jr. Sixth March 9, 1982 June 30, 1986 May 11, 2001
Cowen, RobertRobert Cowen Third November 9, 1987 September 4, 1998 Incumbent
Cox, Emmett RipleyEmmett Ripley Cox Eleventh April 18, 1988 December 18, 2000 Incumbent
Davis, W. EugeneW. Eugene Davis Fifth November 16, 1983 Incumbent
Duhe Jr., John MalcolmJohn Malcolm Duhe Jr. Fifth October 17, 1988 April 7, 1999 Incumbent
Easterbrook, Frank H.Frank H. Easterbrook Seventh April 4, 1985 Incumbent
Ebel, David M.David M. Ebel Tenth April 20, 1988 January 16, 2006 Incumbent
Edmondson, James LarryJames Larry Edmondson Eleventh May 7, 1986 July 15, 2012 Incumbent
Eschbach, Jesse E.Jesse E. Eschbach Seventh December 1, 1981 November 4, 1985 October 25, 2005
Fagg, George GardnerGeorge Gardner Fagg Eighth October 1, 1982 May 1, 1999 July 14, 2015
Flaum, Joel MartinJoel Martin Flaum Seventh May 5, 1983 Incumbent
Garwood, William LockhartWilliam Lockhart Garwood Fifth October 26, 1981 January 23, 1997 July 14, 2011
Gibson, John R.John R. Gibson Eighth March 9, 1982 January 1, 1994 April 19, 2014
Ginsburg, Douglas H.Douglas H. Ginsburg D.C. Cir. October 14, 1986 October 14, 2011 Incumbent
Greenberg, Morton IraMorton Ira Greenberg Third March 23, 1987 June 30, 2000 Incumbent
Guy, Jr., Ralph B.Ralph B. Guy, Jr. Sixth October 17, 1985 September 1, 1994 Incumbent
Hall, Cynthia HolcombCynthia Holcomb Hall Fifth October 4, 1984 August 31, 1997 February 26, 2011
Higginbotham, PatrickPatrick Higginbotham Ninth July 30, 1982 August 28, 2006 Incumbent
Hill, Robert MaddenRobert Madden Hill Fifth June 15, 1984 October 19, 1987
Hutchinson, William D.William D. Hutchinson Third August 6, 1987 October 8, 1995
Jolly, E. GradyE. Grady Jolly Fifth July 30, 1982 Incumbent
Jones, EdithEdith Jones Fifth April 4, 1985 Incumbent
Kanne, Michael StephenMichael Stephen Kanne Seventh May 20, 1987 Incumbent
Kozinski, AlexAlex Kozinski Ninth November 7, 1985 Incumbent
Krupansky, Robert B.Robert B. Krupansky Sixth March 10, 1982 July 1, 1991 November 8, 2004
Leavy, EdwardEdward Leavy Ninth March 23, 1987 May 19, 1997 Incumbent
Magill, Frank J.Frank J. Magill Eighth March 4, 1986 April 1, 1997 June 2, 2013
Mahoney, J. DanielJ. Daniel Mahoney Second April 7, 1986 October 23, 1996
Manion, Daniel AnthonyDaniel Anthony Manion Seventh July 24, 1986 December 18, 2007 Incumbent
Mansmann, Carol LosCarol Los Mansmann Third April 4, 1985 March 9, 2002
Mayer, Haldane RobertHaldane Robert Mayer Fed. Cir. June 15, 1987 June 30, 2010 Incumbent
Michel, Paul RedmondPaul Redmond Michel Fed. Cir. March 4, 1988 May 31, 2010
Milburn, Herbert TheodoreHerbert Theodore Milburn Sixth October 4, 1984 July 1, 1996 Incumbent
Miner, RogerRoger Miner Second July 22, 1985 January 1, 1997 February 18, 2012
Nelson, David AldrichDavid Aldrich Nelson Sixth October 17, 1985 October 1, 1999 October 1, 2010
Newman, PaulinePauline Newman Fed. Cir. February 28, 1984 Incumbent
Noonan Jr., John T.John T. Noonan Jr. Ninth December 17, 1985 December 27, 1996 Incumbent
Norris, Alan EugeneAlan Eugene Norris Sixth July 1, 1986 July 1, 2001 Incumbent
Nygaard, Richard LowellRichard Lowell Nygaard Third October 17, 1988 July 9, 2005 Incumbent
O'Scannlain, DiarmuidDiarmuid O'Scannlain Ninth September 26, 1986 Incumbent
Pierce, Lawrence W.Lawrence W. Pierce Second November 18, 1981 January 1, 1990 March 31, 1995
Porfilio, John CarboneJohn Carbone Porfilio Tenth May 10, 1985 October 15, 1999 Incumbent
Posner, RichardRichard Posner Seventh December 1, 1981 Incumbent
Pratt, George C.George C. Pratt Second June 21, 1982 May 22, 1993 January 31, 1995
Ripple, Kenneth FrancisKenneth Francis Ripple Seventh May 10, 1985 September 1, 2008 Incumbent
Ryan, James L.James L. Ryan Sixth October 17, 1985 January 1, 2000 Incumbent
Scalia, AntoninAntonin Scalia D.C. Cir. August 17, 1982 September 26, 1986
Scirica, Anthony JosephAnthony Joseph Scirica Third August 6, 1987 July 1, 2013 Incumbent
Selya, Bruce M.Bruce M. Selya First October 14, 1986 December 31, 2006 Incumbent
Sentelle, David B.David B. Sentelle D.C. Cir. September 11, 1987 February 12, 2013 Incumbent
Silberman, Laurence H.Laurence H. Silberman D.C. Cir. October 28, 1985 November 1, 2000 Incumbent
Smith, Jerry EdwinJerry Edwin Smith Fifth December 21, 1987 Incumbent
Sneeden, Emory M.Emory M. Sneeden Fourth October 4, 1984 March 1, 1986
Stapleton, Walter KingWalter King Stapleton Third April 4, 1985 June 2, 1999 Incumbent
Starr, KennethKenneth Starr D.C. Cir. September 20, 1983 May 26, 1989
Tacha, Deanell ReeceDeanell Reece Tacha Tenth December 16, 1985 January 27, 2011 June 11, 2011
Thompson, David R.David R. Thompson Ninth December 17, 1985 December 31, 1998 February 19, 2011
Torruella, Juan R.Juan R. Torruella First October 4, 1984 Incumbent
Trott, Stephen S.Stephen S. Trott Ninth March 25, 1988 December 31, 2004 Incumbent
Wellford, Harry W.Harry W. Wellford Sixth August 20, 1982 January 15, 1991 Incumbent
Wiggins, Charles E.Charles E. Wiggins Ninth October 11, 1984 December 31, 1996 March 2, 2000
Wilkins, William WalterWilliam Walter Wilkins Fourth June 16, 1986 July 1, 2007 October 5, 2008
Wilkinson III, J. HarvieJ. Harvie Wilkinson III Fourth August 13, 1984 Incumbent
Williams, Stephen F.Stephen F. Williams D.C. Cir. June 16, 1986 September 30, 2001 Incumbent
Winter, Jr., Ralph K.Ralph K. Winter, Jr. Second December 10, 1981 September 30, 2000 Incumbent
Wollman, Roger LelandRoger Leland Wollman Eighth July 22, 1985 Incumbent

District courts[edit]

Judge Court
[Note 1]
Began active
service
Ended active
service
Ended senior
status
Acker Jr., William MarshWilliam Marsh Acker Jr. N.D. Ala. August 18, 1982 May 31, 1996 Incumbent
Acosta, Raymond L.Raymond L. Acosta D.P.R. September 30, 1982 June 1, 1994 December 23, 2014
Alesia, James HenryJames Henry Alesia N.D. Ill. May 20, 1987 February 1, 1998 July 24, 2003
Alley, Wayne EdwardWayne Edward Alley W.D. Okla. July 11, 1985 May 16, 1999 Incumbent
Altimari, Frank X.Frank X. Altimari E.D.N.Y. December 10, 1982 December 23, 1985
Anderson, Jr., Joseph FletcherJoseph Fletcher Anderson, Jr. D.S.C. October 14, 1986 November 16, 2014 Incumbent
Arcara, Richard JosephRichard Joseph Arcara W.D.N.Y. February 22, 1988 January 3, 2015 Incumbent
Arnold, Morris S.Morris S. Arnold W.D. Ark. December 17, 1985 June 1, 1992
Babcock, Lewis ThorntonLewis Thornton Babcock D. Colo. October 17, 1988 April 4, 2008 Incumbent
Baldock, Bobby RayBobby Ray Baldock D.N.M. June 7, 1983 January 24, 1986
Barbour, Jr., William HenryWilliam Henry Barbour, Jr. S.D. Miss. April 25, 1983 February 4, 2006 Incumbent
Barker, Sarah EvansSarah Evans Barker S.D. Ind. March 14, 1984 June 30, 2014 Incumbent
Barry, Maryanne TrumpMaryanne Trump Barry D.N.J. October 7, 1983 October 25, 1999
Bartlett, D. BrookD. Brook Bartlett W.D. Mo. September 19, 1981 January 21, 2000
Batchelder, Alice M.Alice M. Batchelder N.D. Ohio April 4, 1985 January 4, 1992
Battey, Richard HowardRichard Howard Battey D.S.D. October 28, 1985 January 1, 1999 Incumbent
Beam, Clarence ArlenClarence Arlen Beam D. Neb. November 18, 1981 November 9, 1987
Bell, Robert HolmesRobert Holmes Bell W.D. Mich. July 2, 1987 Incumbent
Bell, Samuel H.Samuel H. Bell N.D. Ohio December 22, 1982 October 30, 1996 December 23, 2010
Biggers Jr., Neal BrooksNeal Brooks Biggers Jr. N.D. Miss. March 28, 1984 October 1, 2000 Incumbent
Billings, Jr., Franklin S.Franklin S. Billings, Jr. D. Vt. June 15, 1984 September 9, 1994 March 9, 2014
Bissell, John WinslowJohn Winslow Bissell D.N.J. December 10, 1982 September 1, 2005
Black Jr., Walter EvanWalter Evan Black Jr. D. Md. April 21, 1982 October 21, 1994 September 29, 2014
Boyle, TerrenceTerrence Boyle E.D.N.C. May 3, 1984 Incumbent
Brewster, Rudi M.Rudi M. Brewster S.D. Cal. June 15, 1984 July 1, 1998 September 7, 2012
Broomfield, Robert C.Robert C. Broomfield D. Ariz. July 11, 1985 August 12, 1999 July 10, 2014
Brown Jr., Garrett E.Garrett E. Brown Jr. D.N.J. December 17, 1985 January 2, 2012 January 26, 2012
Brown, Paul NeeleyPaul Neeley Brown E.D. Tex. October 17, 1985 April 1, 2001 November 26, 2012
Browning, William DockerWilliam Docker Browning D. Ariz. May 3, 1984 May 14, 1998 February 26, 2008
Bryan, Robert JensenRobert Jensen Bryan W.D. Wash. May 7, 1986 November 1, 2000 Incumbent
Bullock Jr., Frank WilliamFrank William Bullock Jr. M.D.N.C. December 10, 1982 December 31, 2005 August 1, 2006
Butler Jr., Charles RandolphCharles Randolph Butler Jr. S.D. Ala. October 17, 1988 March 28, 2005 Incumbent
Cacheris, James C.James C. Cacheris E.D. Va. December 1, 1981 March 30, 1998 Incumbent
Caldwell, William W.William W. Caldwell M.D. Pa. March 19, 1982 May 31, 1994 Incumbent
Cambridge, William G.William G. Cambridge D. Neb. June 6, 1988 July 11, 2000
Camp Jr., Jack TarpleyJack Tarpley Camp Jr. N.D. Ga. April 20, 1988 December 31, 2008 November 19, 2010
Carter, GeneGene Carter D. Me. June 23, 1983 January 2, 2003 Incumbent
Cedarbaum, Miriam GoldmanMiriam Goldman Cedarbaum S.D.N.Y. March 4, 1986 March 31, 1998 Incumbent
Cholakis, Constantine GeorgeConstantine George Cholakis N.D.N.Y. March 17, 1986 June 30, 1996 December 1, 1996
Cobb, HowellHowell Cobb E.D. Tex. April 4, 1985 March 1, 2001 September 16, 2005
Conboy, KennethKenneth Conboy S.D.N.Y. December 21, 1987 December 31, 1993
Conlon, Suzanne B.Suzanne B. Conlon N.D. Ill. February 22, 1988 April 17, 2004 Incumbent
Conmy, Patrick AnthonyPatrick Anthony Conmy D.N.D. December 17, 1985 January 5, 2000 Incumbent
Conway, John EdwardsJohn Edwards Conway D.N.M. June 16, 1986 September 1, 2000 June 1, 2014
Coughenour, John C.John C. Coughenour W.D. Wash. September 28, 1981 July 27, 2006 Incumbent
Cowen, RobertRobert Cowen D.N.J. November 4, 1985 November 16, 1987
Cox, Emmett RipleyEmmett Ripley Cox S.D. Ala. November 18, 1981 April 25, 1988
Coyle, Robert EverettRobert Everett Coyle E.D. Cal. April 1, 1982 May 13, 1996 May 7, 2012
Crow, Sam A.Sam A. Crow D. Kan. December 10, 1981 November 15, 1996 Incumbent
Cummings, Samuel RaySamuel Ray Cummings N.D. Tex. December 9, 1987 December 31, 2014 Incumbent
Curran, Thomas JohnThomas John Curran E.D. Wis. November 7, 1983 January 1, 1997 July 17, 2012
Cyr, Conrad K.Conrad K. Cyr D. Me. September 28, 1981 November 20, 1989
Daronco, Richard J.Richard J. Daronco S.D.N.Y. May 7, 1987 May 21, 1988
Davidson, Glen H.Glen H. Davidson N.D. Miss. October 17, 1985 June 1, 2007 Incumbent
Davies, JohnJohn Davies C.D. Cal. June 9, 1986 July 18, 1998
Dearie, Raymond J.Raymond J. Dearie E.D.N.Y. March 19, 1986 April 3, 2011 Incumbent
Dimmick, Carolyn R.Carolyn R. Dimmick W.D. Wash. April 4, 1985 November 1, 1997 Incumbent
Dorsey, Peter CollinsPeter Collins Dorsey D. Conn. July 19, 1983 January 2, 1998 January 21, 2012
Doty, David SingletonDavid Singleton Doty D. Minn. May 8, 1987 June 30, 1998 Incumbent
Doumar, Robert G.Robert G. Doumar E.D. Va. December 3, 1981 April 30, 1996 Incumbent
Dowd Jr., David DudleyDavid Dudley Dowd Jr. N.D. Ohio September 23, 1982 June 30, 1996 Incumbent
Dubina, Joel FredrickJoel Fredrick Dubina M.D. Ala. September 15, 1986 October 5, 1990
DuBois, Jan E.Jan E. DuBois E.D. Pa. July 27, 1988 April 15, 2002 Incumbent
Duff, Brian BarnettBrian Barnett Duff N.D. Ill. October 17, 1985 October 30, 1996 Incumbent
Duggan, Patrick J.Patrick J. Duggan E.D. Mich. October 14, 1986 September 29, 2000 September 30, 2015
Duhe Jr., John MalcolmJohn Malcolm Duhe Jr. W.D. La. June 11, 1984 November 9, 1988
Dwyer, William LeeWilliam Lee Dwyer W.D. Wash. November 6, 1987 December 1, 1998 February 12, 2002
Edgar, Robert AllanRobert Allan Edgar E.D. Tenn. April 16, 1985 October 7, 2005 Incumbent
Ellis, III, T. S.T. S. Ellis, III E.D. Va. August 6, 1987 April 1, 2007 Incumbent
Ezra, David AlanDavid Alan Ezra D. Haw. May 20, 1988 June 27, 2012 Incumbent
Farnan, Jr., Joseph JamesJoseph James Farnan, Jr. D. Del. July 18, 1985 July 31, 2010
Fawsett, Patricia C.Patricia C. Fawsett M.D. Fla. June 9, 1986 August 25, 2008 Incumbent
Feldman, Martin Leach-CrossMartin Leach-Cross Feldman E.D. La. October 5, 1983 Incumbent
Fernandez, Ferdinand FrancisFerdinand Francis Fernandez C.D. Cal. October 17, 1985 May 24, 1989
Fish, A. JoeA. Joe Fish N.D. Tex. February 24, 1983 November 12, 2007 Incumbent
Fitzpatrick, DurossDuross Fitzpatrick M.D. Ga. December 17, 1985 February 1, 2001 January 6, 2008
Fitzwater, Sidney A.Sidney A. Fitzwater N.D. Tex. March 19, 1986 Incumbent
Fong, Harold MichaelHarold Michael Fong D. Haw. June 21, 1982 April 20, 1995
Forester, Karl SpillmanKarl Spillman Forester E.D. Ky. July 27, 1988 May 2, 2005 March 29, 2014
Forrester, J. OwenJ. Owen Forrester N.D. Ga. December 10, 1981 April 27, 2004 July 1, 2014
Fox, James CarrollJames Carroll Fox E.D.N.C. September 30, 1982 January 31, 2001 Incumbent
Friedman, Bernard A.Bernard A. Friedman E.D. Mich. April 20, 1988 January 1, 2009 Incumbent
Fusté, José A.José A. Fusté D.P.R. October 28, 1985 Incumbent
Gadbois Jr., Richard ArthurRichard Arthur Gadbois Jr. C.D. Cal. July 28, 1982 January 24, 1996 October 2, 1996
Gadola, Paul V.Paul V. Gadola E.D. Mich. October 17, 1988 January 31, 2001 December 26, 2014
Garcia, Edward J.Edward J. Garcia E.D. Cal. March 14, 1984 November 24, 1996 November 30, 2012
Garza, Emilio M.Emilio M. Garza W.D. Tex. April 20, 1988 June 7, 1991
Gawthrop III, Robert S.Robert S. Gawthrop III E.D. Pa. December 9, 1987 August 1, 1999
George, Lloyd D.Lloyd D. George D. Nev. May 3, 1984 December 1, 1997 Incumbent
Gex III, Walter J.Walter J. Gex III S.D. Miss. February 26, 1986 March 24, 2004 Incumbent
Gibbons, Julia SmithJulia Smith Gibbons W.D. Tenn. June 7, 1983 August 2, 2002
Gibson, John R.John R. Gibson W.D. Mo. September 19, 1981 March 30, 1982
Glasser, I. LeoI. Leo Glasser E.D.N.Y. December 10, 1981 July 1, 1993 Incumbent
Graham, James L.James L. Graham S.D. Ohio September 26, 1986 August 31, 2004 Incumbent
Greene, Jr., John ThomasJohn Thomas Greene, Jr. D. Utah April 4, 1985 November 28, 1997 February 11, 2011
Gunn, Jr., George F.George F. Gunn, Jr. E.D. Mo. May 10, 1985 December 1, 1996 May 20, 1998
Hackett, Barbara KlokaBarbara Kloka Hackett E.D. Mich. April 7, 1986 April 8, 1997 March 1, 2000
Hall, Cynthia HolcombCynthia Holcomb Hall C.D. Cal. November 18, 1981 October 4, 1984
Hall Jr., Sam BlakeleySam Blakeley Hall Jr. E.D. Tex. May 10, 1985 April 10, 1994
Hallanan, Elizabeth VirginiaElizabeth Virginia Hallanan S.D.W.Va. November 14, 1983 December 1, 1996 June 8, 2004
Hamilton, Clyde H.Clyde H. Hamilton D.S.C. December 1, 1981 July 31, 1991
Hansen, David RasmussenDavid Rasmussen Hansen N.D. Iowa March 4, 1986 November 18, 1991
Hargrove, Sr., John R.John R. Hargrove, Sr. D. Md. February 10, 1984 February 21, 1994 April 1, 1997
Harrington, Edward FrancisEdward Francis Harrington D. Mass. February 22, 1988 March 1, 2001 Incumbent
Harris, Stanley S.Stanley S. Harris D.D.C. November 14, 1983 February 1, 1996 June 2, 2001
Hart, William ThomasWilliam Thomas Hart N.D. Ill. April 21, 1982 June 1, 1996 Incumbent
Head, Jr., Hayden WilsonHayden Wilson Head, Jr. S.D. Tex. October 26, 1981 November 12, 2009 Incumbent
Henderson, Karen L.Karen L. Henderson D.S.C. June 16, 1986 July 11, 1990
Higgins, Thomas AquinasThomas Aquinas Higgins M.D. Tenn. October 4, 1984 February 28, 1999 Incumbent
Hilton, Claude M.Claude M. Hilton E.D. Va. July 11, 1985 December 31, 2005 Incumbent
Hinojosa, RicardoRicardo Hinojosa S.D. Tex. May 5, 1983 Incumbent
Hittner, DavidDavid Hittner S.D. Tex. June 9, 1986 November 11, 2004 Incumbent
Hogan, Thomas F.Thomas F. Hogan D.D.C. August 20, 1982 May 1, 2008 Incumbent
Holderman, James F.James F. Holderman N.D. Ill. April 4, 1985 December 31, 2013 June 1, 2015
Holland, Hezekiah RusselHezekiah Russel Holland D. Alaska July 16, 1984 September 18, 2001 Incumbent
Howard, Jr., Alex T.Alex T. Howard, Jr. S.D. Ala. October 14, 1986 October 21, 1996 February 10, 2011
Howard, Malcolm JonesMalcolm Jones Howard E.D.N.C. February 26, 1988 December 31, 2005 Incumbent
Hoyt, Kenneth M.Kenneth M. Hoyt S.D. Tex. April 1, 1988 March 2, 2013 Incumbent
Hughes, Lynn NettletonLynn Nettleton Hughes S.D. Tex. December 17, 1985 Incumbent
Hull, Thomas GrayThomas Gray Hull E.D. Tenn. November 14, 1983 October 1, 2002 July 29, 2008
Hupp, Harry LindleyHarry Lindley Hupp C.D. Cal. March 21, 1984 April 1, 1997 January 27, 2004
Hutton, Herbert J.Herbert J. Hutton E.D. Pa. August 12, 1988 September 6, 2003 April 8, 2007
Ideman, James M.James M. Ideman C.D. Cal. June 15, 1984 April 2, 1998 September 11, 1998
Irving, J. LawrenceJ. Lawrence Irving S.D. Cal. July 28, 1982 December 31, 1990
Jackson, Thomas PenfieldThomas Penfield Jackson D.D.C. June 25, 1982 January 31, 2002 August 31, 2004
Jarvis II, James HowardJames Howard Jarvis II E.D. Tenn. October 12, 1984 February 28, 2002 June 6, 2007
Jensen, Delwen LowellDelwen Lowell Jensen N.D. Cal. June 25, 1986 June 27, 1997 Incumbent
Johnson, Alan BondAlan Bond Johnson D. Wyo. December 17, 1985 Incumbent
Jones, John BaileyJohn Bailey Jones D.S.D. November 18, 1981 January 1, 1995 Incumbent
Jordan, Robert LeonRobert Leon Jordan E.D. Tenn. October 17, 1988 November 30, 2001 Incumbent
Kanne, Michael StephenMichael Stephen Kanne N.D. Ind. February 9, 1982 May 21, 1987
Katz, MarvinMarvin Katz E.D. Pa. August 6, 1983 August 26, 1997 October 12, 2010
Kay, Alan CookeAlan Cooke Kay D. Haw. September 15, 1986 January 2, 2000 Incumbent
Keenan, John F.John F. Keenan S.D.N.Y. September 20, 1983 December 31, 1996 Incumbent
Keller, William DuffyWilliam Duffy Keller C.D. Cal. October 4, 1984 October 29, 1999 Incumbent
Kelly, James McGirrJames McGirr Kelly E.D. Pa. August 6, 1983 March 31, 1996 March 5, 2005
Kelly, Robert F.Robert F. Kelly E.D. Pa. June 26, 1987 July 17, 2001 Incumbent
Kiser, Jackson L.Jackson L. Kiser W.D. Va. December 3, 1981 April 30, 1997 Incumbent
Kleinfeld, AndrewAndrew Kleinfeld D. Alaska May 15, 1986 October 7, 1991
Korman, Edward R.Edward R. Korman E.D.N.Y. November 4, 1985 October 25, 2007 Incumbent
Kosik, Edwin MichaelEdwin Michael Kosik M.D. Pa. June 16, 1986 July 15, 1996 Incumbent
Kovachevich, Elizabeth A.Elizabeth A. Kovachevich M.D. Fla. March 9, 1982 Incumbent
Kram, Shirley WohlShirley Wohl Kram S.D.N.Y. March 2, 1983 May 23, 1993 August 21, 2009
Krenzler, Alvin I.Alvin I. Krenzler N.D. Ohio December 10, 1981 January 1, 1992 July 6, 1992
La Plata, GeorgeGeorge La Plata E.D. Mich. April 4, 1985 August 3, 1996
Laffitte, Hector ManuelHector Manuel Laffitte D.P.R. July 27, 1983 November 15, 2005 February 16, 2007
Lagueux, Ronald ReneRonald Rene Lagueux D.R.I. March 4, 1986 November 30, 2001 Incumbent
Lake, SimSim Lake S.D. Tex. August 12, 1988 Incumbent
Lamberth, Royce C.Royce C. Lamberth D.D.C. November 16, 1987 July 15, 2013 Incumbent
Larimer, David G.David G. Larimer W.D.N.Y. November 6, 1987 March 3, 2009 Incumbent
Leavy, EdwardEdward Leavy D. Or. May 3, 1984 April 8, 1987
Lechner, Jr., Alfred JamesAlfred James Lechner, Jr. D.N.J. June 9, 1986 October 1, 2001
Lee, Tom StewartTom Stewart Lee S.D. Miss. June 11, 1984 April 8, 2006 Incumbent
Lee, William CharlesWilliam Charles Lee N.D. Ind. July 28, 1981 February 3, 2003 Incumbent
Legge, Charles A.Charles A. Legge N.D. Cal. September 18, 1984 June 30, 2001
Leinenweber, Harry DanielHarry Daniel Leinenweber N.D. Ill. December 17, 1985 June 3, 2002 Incumbent
Leisure, Peter K.Peter K. Leisure S.D.N.Y. June 15, 1984 March 21, 1997 September 17, 2013
Letts, John SpencerJohn Spencer Letts C.D. Cal. December 17, 1985 December 19, 2000 November 10, 2014
Lew, Ronald S.W.Ronald S.W. Lew C.D. Cal. May 7, 1987 September 19, 2006 Incumbent
Lifland, John C.John C. Lifland D.N.J. May 20, 1988 June 15, 2001 May 31, 2007
Limbaugh, Sr., Stephen N.Stephen N. Limbaugh, Sr. W.D. Mo.
E.D. Mo.
July 19, 1983 May 1, 1996 July 31, 2008
Little, Jr., F. A.F. A. Little, Jr. W.D. La. October 12, 1984 May 30, 2002 May 15, 2006
Livaudais, Jr., MarcelMarcel Livaudais, Jr. E.D. La. September 18, 1984 December 31, 1996 December 31, 2008
Longobardi, Joseph J.Joseph J. Longobardi D. Del. May 3, 1984 June 15, 1997 Incumbent
Lovell, Charles C.Charles C. Lovell D. Mont. April 4, 1985 June 14, 2000 Incumbent
Lozano, RodolfoRodolfo Lozano N.D. Ind. February 26, 1988 July 10, 2007 Incumbent
Ludwig, Edmund V.Edmund V. Ludwig E.D. Pa. October 17, 1985 May 20, 1997 Incumbent
Lynch, Eugene F.Eugene F. Lynch N.D. Cal. March 9, 1982 March 14, 1997 July 12, 1997
Magnuson, Paul A.Paul A. Magnuson D. Minn. October 29, 1981 February 9, 2002 Incumbent
Maloney, Robert B.Robert B. Maloney N.D. Tex. October 17, 1985 August 31, 2000 Incumbent
Mansmann, Carol LosCarol Los Mansmann W.D. Pa. March 19, 1982 April 22, 1985
Marcus, StanleyStanley Marcus S.D. Fla. July 18, 1985 November 23, 1997
Marovich, George MichaelGeorge Michael Marovich N.D. Ill. April 1, 1988 January 2, 2000 Incumbent
Marsh, Malcolm F.Malcolm F. Marsh D. Or. March 24, 1987 April 16, 1998 Incumbent
McAvoy, Thomas JamesThomas James McAvoy N.D.N.Y. March 4, 1986 September 17, 2003 Incumbent
McDonald, Alan AngusAlan Angus McDonald E.D. Wash. October 17, 1985 December 13, 1996 July 26, 2007
McKibben, Howard D.Howard D. McKibben D. Nev. October 4, 1984 April 1, 2005 Incumbent
McKinney, Larry J.Larry J. McKinney S.D. Ind. July 20, 1987 July 4, 2009 Incumbent
McLaughlin, Joseph M.Joseph M. McLaughlin E.D.N.Y. September 28, 1981 October 18, 1990
McNamara, A. J.A. J. McNamara E.D. La. June 21, 1982 June 9, 2001 December 2, 2014
McQuade Jr., Richard B.Richard B. McQuade Jr. N.D. Ohio September 15, 1986 September 30, 1989
Mencer, Glenn EverellGlenn Everell Mencer W.D. Pa. March 19, 1982 April 18, 1994 April 17, 2007
Mentz Jr., Henry AlvanHenry Alvan Mentz Jr. E.D. La. June 25, 1982 July 1, 1992 December 31, 2001
Meredith, Ronald EdwardRonald Edward Meredith W.D. Ky. April 4, 1985 December 1, 1994
Mihm, Michael M.Michael M. Mihm C.D. Ill. August 6, 1982 October 1, 2009 Incumbent
Milburn, Herbert TheodoreHerbert Theodore Milburn E.D. Tenn. June 7, 1983 October 9, 1984
Miller Jr., Robert LowellRobert Lowell Miller Jr. N.D. Ind. December 17, 1985 Incumbent
Mills, Richard HenryRichard Henry Mills C.D. Ill. July 22, 1985 October 7, 1997 Incumbent
Miner, RogerRoger Miner N.D.N.Y. September 28, 1981 August 2, 1985
Moody, James TyneJames Tyne Moody N.D. Ind. February 9, 1982 June 17, 2003 Incumbent
Moore II, John H.John H. Moore II M.D. Fla. December 1, 1981 December 31, 1995 July 18, 2013
Motz, J. FrederickJ. Frederick Motz D. Md. July 12, 1985 December 17, 2010 Incumbent
Mukasey, MichaelMichael Mukasey S.D.N.Y. November 9, 1987 August 1, 2006 September 9, 2006
Nesbitt, Lenore CarreroLenore Carrero Nesbitt S.D. Fla. November 16, 1983 July 19, 1998 October 6, 2001
Nevas, Alan HarrisAlan Harris Nevas D. Conn. October 17, 1985 March 27, 1997 February 2, 2009
Niemeyer, Paul V.Paul V. Niemeyer D. Md. February 22, 1988 August 10, 1990
Nordberg, John AlbertJohn Albert Nordberg N.D. Ill. April 21, 1982 June 18, 1994 April 21, 2014
Norgle, Sr., Charles RonaldCharles Ronald Norgle, Sr. N.D. Ill. October 4, 1984 Incumbent
Nowlin, James RobertsonJames Robertson Nowlin W.D. Tex. October 26, 1981 May 31, 2003 Incumbent
O'Neill, Jr., Thomas NewmanThomas Newman O'Neill, Jr. E.D. Pa. August 5, 1983 July 6, 1996 Incumbent
Parker, James AubreyJames Aubrey Parker D.N.M. November 6, 1987 September 1, 2003 Incumbent
Patterson, Jr., Robert P.Robert P. Patterson, Jr. S.D.N.Y. October 6, 1988 December 31, 1998 April 21, 2015
Paul, Maurice M.Maurice M. Paul N.D. Fla. June 21, 1982 July 31, 1997 Incumbent
Phillips, Layn R.Layn R. Phillips W.D. Okla. June 15, 1987 June 22, 1991
Pieras Jr., JaimeJaime Pieras Jr. D.P.R. July 15, 1982 August 1, 1993 June 11, 2011
Plunkett, Paul EdwardPaul Edward Plunkett N.D. Ill. December 10, 1982 July 10, 1998 Incumbent
Politan, Nicholas H.Nicholas H. Politan D.N.J. November 9, 1987 January 4, 2002
Porfilio, John CarboneJohn Carbone Porfilio D. Colo. June 25, 1982 May 13, 1985
Potter, John WilliamJohn William Potter N.D. Ohio June 21, 1982 August 1, 1992 October 3, 2013
Potter, Robert DanielRobert Daniel Potter W.D.N.C. October 29, 1981 May 1, 1994 July 2, 2009
Prado, Edward C.Edward C. Prado W.D. Tex. March 30, 1984 May 13, 2003
Pro, Philip MartinPhilip Martin Pro D. Nev. July 23, 1987 December 31, 2011 January 23, 2015
Rafeedie, EdwardEdward Rafeedie C.D. Cal. September 24, 1982 January 6, 1996 March 25, 2008
Raggi, ReenaReena Raggi E.D.N.Y. May 7, 1987 October 7, 2002
Rea, William J.William J. Rea C.D. Cal. June 15, 1984 March 31, 1998 August 3, 2005
Reasoner, Stephen M.Stephen M. Reasoner E.D. Ark. February 26, 1988 September 17, 2002 August 14, 2004
Reed, Jr., Lowell A.Lowell A. Reed, Jr. E.D. Pa. April 20, 1988 June 21, 1999 Incumbent
Revercomb, George HughesGeorge Hughes Revercomb D.D.C. December 17, 1985 August 1, 1993
Rhoades, Sr., John SkylsteadJohn Skylstead Rhoades, Sr. S.D. Cal. October 28, 1985 November 4, 1995 September 3, 2007
Roberts, Ross ThompsonRoss Thompson Roberts W.D. Mo. August 20, 1982 April 24, 1987
Rodriguez, Joseph H.Joseph H. Rodriguez D.N.J. May 10, 1985 May 22, 1998 Incumbent
Rosenbaum, James M.James M. Rosenbaum D. Minn. July 18, 1985 October 26, 2009 August 25, 2010
Rosenblatt, Paul GerhardtPaul Gerhardt Rosenblatt D. Ariz. June 11, 1984 October 30, 2003 Incumbent
Roth, Jane RichardsJane Richards Roth D. Del. November 4, 1985 July 22, 1991
Rovner, IlanaIlana Rovner N.D. Ill. September 12, 1984 August 17, 1992
Russell, David LynnDavid Lynn Russell W.D. Okla.
N.D. Okla.
E.D. Okla.
December 17, 1981 July 7, 2013
December 1, 1990
December 1, 1990
Incumbent
n/a
n/a
Ryan, Harold LymanHarold Lyman Ryan D. Idaho December 17, 1981 December 30, 1992 April 10, 1995
Rymer, Pamela AnnPamela Ann Rymer C.D. Cal. February 24, 1983 May 23, 1989
Ryskamp, KennethKenneth Ryskamp S.D. Fla. April 24, 1986 January 1, 2000 Incumbent
Sam, DavidDavid Sam D. Utah October 16, 1985 November 1, 1999 Incumbent
Schell, Richard A.Richard A. Schell E.D. Tex. June 6, 1988 March 10, 2015 Incumbent
Scirica, Anthony JosephAnthony Joseph Scirica E.D. Pa. September 18, 1984 September 11, 1987
Scott, Jr., Thomas E.Thomas E. Scott, Jr. S.D. Fla. July 18, 1985 October 31, 1990
Selya, Bruce M.Bruce M. Selya D.R.I. August 18, 1982 November 24, 1986
Sentelle, David B.David B. Sentelle W.D.N.C. October 17, 1985 October 19, 1987
Shabaz, John C.John C. Shabaz W.D. Wis. December 10, 1981 January 20, 2009 August 31, 2012
Sharp, G. KendallG. Kendall Sharp M.D. Fla. November 16, 1983 January 1, 2000 Incumbent
Simpson III, Charles RalphCharles Ralph Simpson III W.D. Ky. August 4, 1986 February 1, 2013 Incumbent
Smalkin, Frederic N.Frederic N. Smalkin D. Md. September 26, 1986 January 8, 2003 Incumbent
Smith, D. BrooksD. Brooks Smith W.D. Pa. October 17, 1988 September 23, 2002
Smith, Fern M.Fern M. Smith N.D. Cal. July 27, 1988 May 15, 2003 June 30, 2005
Smith, George CurtisGeorge Curtis Smith S.D. Ohio November 9, 1987 January 1, 2002 Incumbent
Smith, Jr., Walter ScottWalter Scott Smith, Jr. W.D. Tex. October 4, 1984 Incumbent
Spencer, James R.James R. Spencer E.D. Va. October 14, 1986 March 25, 2014 Incumbent
Sporkin, StanleyStanley Sporkin D.D.C. December 17, 1985 February 12, 1999 January 15, 2000
Sprizzo, John E.John E. Sprizzo S.D.N.Y. September 28, 1981 January 1, 2000 December 16, 2008
Stadtmueller, Joseph PeterJoseph Peter Stadtmueller E.D. Wis. June 1, 1987 Incumbent
Standish, William LloydWilliam Lloyd Standish W.D. Pa. November 6, 1987 March 1, 2002 January 1, 2015
Stanton, Louis L.Louis L. Stanton S.D.N.Y. July 18, 1985 October 1, 1996 Incumbent
Stevens, Jr., Joseph EdwardJoseph Edward Stevens, Jr. W.D. Mo.
E.D. Mo.
September 18, 1981 July 1, 1995 December 18, 1998
Stiehl, William DonaldWilliam Donald Stiehl S.D. Ill. June 16, 1986 November 30, 1996 Incumbent
Stotler, Alicemarie HuberAlicemarie Huber Stotler C.D. Cal. May 3, 1984 January 5, 2009 June 9, 2014
Strand, Roger GordonRoger Gordon Strand D. Ariz. July 22, 1985 April 28, 2000 Incumbent
Strom, Lyle ElmerLyle Elmer Strom D. Neb. October 28, 1985 November 2, 1995 Incumbent
Suhrheinrich, Richard FredRichard Fred Suhrheinrich E.D. Mich. October 4, 1984 July 13, 1990
Telesca, Michael AnthonyMichael Anthony Telesca W.D.N.Y. April 21, 1982 May 3, 1996 Incumbent
Tevrizian Jr., Dickran M.Dickran M. Tevrizian Jr. C.D. Cal. December 17, 1985 August 5, 2005 April 19, 2007
Tilley, Jr., Norwood CarltonNorwood Carlton Tilley, Jr. M.D.N.C. October 17, 1988 December 16, 2008 Incumbent
Tinder, John DanielJohn Daniel Tinder S.D. Ind. August 10, 1987 December 21, 2007
Todd, James DaleJames Dale Todd W.D. Tenn. July 11, 1985 May 20, 2008 Incumbent
Torres, Ernest C.Ernest C. Torres D.R.I. November 6, 1987 December 1, 2006 June 1, 2011
Turner, JeromeJerome Turner W.D. Tenn. December 9, 1987 February 12, 2000
Van Antwerpen, Franklin StuartFranklin Stuart Van Antwerpen E.D. Pa. December 9, 1987 June 1, 2004
Vinson, RogerRoger Vinson N.D. Fla. October 5, 1983 March 31, 2005 Incumbent
Voorhees, Richard LesleyRichard Lesley Voorhees W.D.N.C. October 17, 1988 Incumbent
Vukasin Jr., John P.John P. Vukasin Jr. N.D. Cal. September 20, 1983 September 20, 1993
Waldman, JayJay Waldman E.D. Pa. October 17, 1988 May 30, 2003
Walker, Jr., John M.John M. Walker, Jr. S.D.N.Y. July 22, 1985 December 19, 1989
Walter, Donald EllsworthDonald Ellsworth Walter W.D. La. July 11, 1985 November 30, 2001 Incumbent
Waters, Hugh FranklinHugh Franklin Waters W.D. Ark. October 26, 1981 August 1, 1997 April 16, 2002
Webb, Rodney ScottRodney Scott Webb D.N.D. December 21, 1987 December 31, 2001 August 9, 2009
Weber, Herman JacobHerman Jacob Weber S.D. Ohio April 4, 1985 January 1, 2002 Incumbent
Wexler, Leonard D.Leonard D. Wexler E.D.N.Y. June 22, 1983 June 30, 1994 Incumbent
Whipple, DeanDean Whipple W.D. Mo. December 9, 1987 April 30, 2007 Incumbent
Wilhoit, Jr., Henry RupertHenry Rupert Wilhoit, Jr. E.D. Ky. September 28, 1981 December 31, 2000 Incumbent
Wilkins, William WalterWilliam Walter Wilkins D.S.C. July 22, 1981 July 10, 1986
Williams, Ann ClaireAnn Claire Williams N.D. Ill. April 4, 1985 November 17, 1999
Wilson, Stephen VictorStephen Victor Wilson C.D. Cal. October 17, 1985 Incumbent
Wingate, Henry TravillionHenry Travillion Wingate S.D. Miss. October 17, 1985 Incumbent
Wolf, Mark LawrenceMark Lawrence Wolf D. Mass. April 4, 1985 January 1, 2013 Incumbent
Wolin, Alfred M.Alfred M. Wolin D.N.J. December 9, 1987 September 18, 2000 June 30, 2004
Wolle, Charles RobertCharles Robert Wolle S.D. Iowa August 6, 1987 October 16, 2001 Incumbent
Wood, KimbaKimba Wood S.D.N.Y. April 20, 1988 June 1, 2009 Incumbent
Woodlock, Douglas PrestonDouglas Preston Woodlock D. Mass. June 16, 1986 June 1, 2015 Incumbent
Woods, George E.George E. Woods E.D. Mich. November 16, 1983 November 16, 1993 August 13, 2004
Young, William G.William G. Young D. Mass. April 4, 1985 Incumbent
Zagel, JamesJames Zagel N.D. Ill. April 22, 1987 Incumbent
Zatkoff, Lawrence PaulLawrence Paul Zatkoff E.D. Mich. March 4, 1986 June 16, 2004 January 22, 2015
Zilly, Thomas SamuelThomas Samuel Zilly W.D. Wash. April 20, 1988 January 1, 2004 Incumbent
Zloch, William J.William J. Zloch S.D. Fla. November 4, 1985 Incumbent

Specialty courts[edit]

United States Court of International Trade[edit]

Judge Began active
service
Ended active
service
Ended senior
service
Aquilino, Jr., Thomas J.Thomas J. Aquilino, Jr. 1985 2004 Incumbent
Carman, Gregory W.Gregory W. Carman 1983 Incumbent -
DiCarlo, Dominick L.Dominick L. DiCarlo 1984 1996 2009
Musgrave, R. KentonR. Kenton Musgrave 1987 1997 Incumbent
Restani, Jane A.Jane A. Restani 1983 2015 Incumbent
Tsoucalas, NicholasNicholas Tsoucalas 1986 1996 Incumbent

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

General
Specific
  1. ^ All information on the names, terms of service, and details of appointment of federal judges is derived from the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public-domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
  2. ^ Rehnquist was born and raised in Wisconsin, and lived and worked for various periods of years in Ohio, California, and Washington D.C., before settling in Arizona.

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