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Hon. John Shepherd

Judicial Nominee to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
CJR Status: Pending
Ranking: No Position

Current Role: Judge, 13th Judicial District, Arkansas

Nomination Date: January 06, 2026
Nomination Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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  • Background

    2025 – Present: Judge, 13th Judicial District, Arkansas

    2019 – 2024: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 13th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Arkansas

    2017 – 2019: Prosecuting Attorney, 13th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Arkansas

    2016 – 2024: Partner, Shepherd & Shepherd, Arkansas

    2013 – 2016: Attorney, Law Offices of Matthew J. Shepherd, Arkansas

    Education: University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D.) 2013; Rice University (B.A., Political Science) 2009.

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.