Eastern District of Kentucky / Appointed 2001 / Active
Karen K. Caldwell
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and confirmed by the Senate 100–0, Karen K. Caldwell is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. She earned a law degree from University of Kentucky College of Law in 1980. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 23, 2001
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2001
- Confirmed
- 100–0
- Education
- Transylvania 1977 · University of Kentucky College of Law 1980
- Succeeded
- Henry Rupert Wilhoit Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Eastern District of Kentucky · succeeded Henry Rupert Wilhoit Jr. | Bush (R) | 100–0 |
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
| Transylvania University | B.A. | 1977 |
| University of Kentucky College of Law | J.D. | 1980 |
Sources
24 years on the Eastern District of Kentucky. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).