Western District of Arkansas / Appointed 2011 / Active
Susan Owens Hickey
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 83–8, Susan Owens Hickey is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. She earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 1981. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 13, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 83–8
- Education
- University of Arkansas 1977 · University of Arkansas Law 1981
- Succeeded
- Harry F. Barnes
- Succeeded by
- John Thomas Shepherd
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Harry F. Barnes | Obama (D) | 83–8 |
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
| University of Arkansas | B.A. | 1977 |
| University of Arkansas School of Law | J.D. | 1981 |
Sources
14 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).