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Future Judicial Vacancies

This table lists judicial vacancies that will occur in the future, for instance if a current federal judge announces their retirement. Find out the court where the vacancy will occur, the name of the incumbent, the vacancy reason, the vacancy notification date, the vacancy date, and the nominee and nomination date, if applicable.

Future Vacancies in the Federal Judiciary

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Total Vacancies: 12

Total Nominees Pending: 4

Court Incumbent Vacancy Reason Vacancy Notification Date Vacancy Date Nominee Nomination Date
01 - MA Saylor,F. Dennis Senior 10/01/2024 07/31/2025
01 - ME Torresen,Nancy Senior 10/01/2024 10/11/2025
02 - NY-S Schofield,Lorna G. Senior 11/28/2023 12/31/2024 Netburn,Sarah 04/30/2024
03 - CCA Jordan,Kent A. Retired 05/07/2024 01/15/2025
04 - CCA Wynn Jr.,James A. Senior 01/05/2024 Park,Ryan Young 07/08/2024
04 - NC-M Biggs,Loretta Copeland Senior 03/04/2024 12/31/2024
04 - NC-M Eagles,Catherine C. Senior 01/31/2024 12/31/2024
05 - TX-S Hanen,Andrew S. Senior 06/17/2024 01/02/2025
06 - CCA Stranch,Jane Branstetter Senior 01/22/2024 Campbell,Karla M. 06/04/2024
09 - MT Christensen,Dana L. Senior 12/08/2022 Jackson,Danna Rae 04/30/2024
10 - KS Crabtree,Daniel D. Senior 08/19/2024 08/11/2025
11 - AL-N Coogler,L. Scott Retired 12/10/2024 01/02/2025

Authorized Judgeships

Court of appeals and district court judgeships are created by legislation enacted by Congress. View the history of congressionally authorized federal judgeships from 1789 to present.