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United States district court judges

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Matthew E. Orso

Matthew E. Orso, born Matthew Emile Orso in 1978, is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Western District of North Carolina since 2025.

Matthew F. Kennelly

Matthew F. Kennelly, born 1956, is an American jurist serving as a senior United States district judge for the Northern District of Illinois since 2021.

Matthew F. Leitman

Matthew F. Leitman, also known as Matthew Frederick Leitman, is a United States district judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, nominated by Barack Obama and confirmed in 2014.

Matthew J. Kacsmaryk

Matthew Joseph Kacsmaryk is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Northern District of Texas since 2019, appointed by President Donald Trump.

Matthew J. Maddox

Matthew James Maddox (born 1977) is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the District of Maryland since 2023, appointed by President Biden.

Matthew L. Garcia

Matthew L. Garcia, also known as Matthew Lane Garcia, is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the District of New Mexico since 2023.

Matthew P. Brookman

Matthew P. Brookman, born 1968, is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Southern District of Indiana since 2023, nominated by President Biden.

Matthew T. Schelp

Matthew Thomas Schelp, born 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri, is a United States district judge for the Eastern District of Missouri appointed by President Donald Trump.

Matthew W. Brann

Matthew William Brann, born 1965 in Elmira, New York, is a United States district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, appointed by Barack Obama and chief judge since 2021.

Matthew W. McFarland

Matthew Walden McFarland (born 1967) is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Southern District of Ohio since 2019, appointed by President Donald Trump.

Max O. Cogburn, Jr.

Max O. Cogburn, Jr., also known as Max Oliver Cogburn, Jr., is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Western District of North Carolina since 2011.

Maxine M. Chesney

Maxine M. Chesney is an American jurist serving as a senior United States district judge of the Northern District of California, appointed by President Bill Clinton.

Megan B. Benton

Megan B. Benton, also known as Megan Blair Benton, is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Western District of Missouri since 2026.

Melinda Harmon

Melinda Harmon, born 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas, is a senior US district judge for the Southern District of Texas, appointed by George H.W. Bush in 1989.

Melissa Damian

Melissa Damian, born 1968 in Miami, is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Southern District of Florida since 2024, appointed by President Biden.

Melissa R. DuBose

Melissa Raye DuBose, born 1968 in Providence, Rhode Island, is a United States district judge for the District of Rhode Island, appointed by President Biden in 2024.

Meredith A. Vacca

Meredith A. Vacca, born 1980 in Busan, South Korea, is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Western District of New York since 2024.

Mia R. Perez

Mia Roberts Perez, born 1981 in Philadelphia, is a United States district judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, appointed by President Biden in 2022.

Micaela Alvarez

Micaela Alvarez, born 1958, is an American jurist serving as a senior United States district judge of the Southern District of Texas, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004.

Micah W. J. Smith

Micah W. J. Smith, also known as Micah William Janso Smith, is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the District of Hawaii since 2024.

Michael A. Ponsor

Michael A. Ponsor, born 1946, is an American jurist serving as a senior United States district judge for the District of Massachusetts, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1994.

Michael A. Shipp

Michael Andre Shipp is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the District of New Jersey since 2012, appointed by President Barack Obama.

Michael C. Martin

Michael Craig Martin (born 1974) is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Eastern District of Michigan since 2026, after 18 years as a federal prosecutor.

Michael E. Farbiarz

Michael E. Farbiarz, also known as Michael Etan Farbiarz, is an American district judge for the District of New Jersey, nominated by President Biden and confirmed in 2023.

Michael F. Urbanski

Michael F. Urbanski is an American jurist serving as a senior United States district judge for the Western District of Virginia, appointed by President Obama in 2011.

Michael H. Simon

Michael H. Simon (born 1956) is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the District of Oregon since 2011, appointed by President Barack Obama.

Michael H. Watson

Michael H. Watson, born 1956, is an American jurist serving as a senior judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio since 2025.

Michael J. Davis

Michael J. Davis, born Michael James Davis, is an American jurist serving as a senior United States district judge of the District of Minnesota since 2015.

Michael J. Hendershot

Michael Jason Hendershot (born 1974) is an American jurist serving as a United States district judge for the Northern District of Ohio since 2026, appointed by President Donald Trump.

Michael J. McShane

Michael J. McShane, born Michael Jerome McShane in 1961, is an American federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Oregon since 2013, appointed by President Barack Obama.