Western District of North Carolina / Appointed 2011 / Active
Max Oliver Cogburn Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Max Oliver Cogburn Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. He earned a law degree from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1976. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 10, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- University of North Carolina 1973 · Samford, Cumberland Law 1976
- Succeeded
- Lacy Herman Thornburg
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Western District of North Carolina · succeeded Lacy Herman Thornburg | Obama (D) | 96–0 |
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
Sources
15 years on the Western District of North Carolina. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).