Western District of Arkansas / Appointed 2026 / Active
John Thomas Shepherd
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 53–46, John Thomas Shepherd is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. He earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 2013. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 14, 2026
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2026
- Confirmed
- 53–46
- Education
- Rice 2009 · University of Arkansas Law 2013
- Succeeded
- Susan Owens Hickey
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Susan Owens Hickey | Trump (R) | 53–46 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Rice University | B.A. | 2009 |
| University of Arkansas School of Law | J.D. | 2013 |
Sources
0 years on the Western District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).