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John Thomas Shepherd
Active judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
John Thomas Shepherd serves on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Appointed by Donald J. Trump and confirmed Apr 14, 2026 by a 53–46 Senate vote. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump
- Confirmed
- Apr 14, 2026
- Senate vote
- 53–46
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1987
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of ArkansasDonald J. Trump · Apr 14, 2026
Education
- Rice UniversityB.A., 2009
- University of Arkansas School of LawJ.D., 2013
Career
Private practice, El Dorado, Arkansas, 2013-2024; Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Thirteenth Judicial District, Arkansas, 2016-2024; deputy prosecuting attorney, 2016-2017, 2019-2024; prosecuting attorney, 2017-2019; Judge, Circuit Court of Arkansas, Thirteenth Judicial District, 2025-2026
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