Eastern District of Kentucky / Appointed 2025 / Active
Stephen Chad Meredith
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2025 and confirmed by the Senate 48–45, Stephen Chad Meredith is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. He earned a law degree from University of Kentucky College of Law in 2007. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 23, 2025
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2025
- Confirmed
- 48–45
- Education
- Washington and Lee 2003 · University of Kentucky College of Law 2007
- Succeeded
- Danny C. Reeves
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eastern District of Kentucky · succeeded Danny C. Reeves | Trump (R) | 48–45 |
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
0 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).