President Barack Obama nominated the Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge in July.

"Judge Berger is absolutely incredible and her historic confirmation today makes me so very proud," said U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va. "She has served Kanawha County honorably as circuit judge and I know she will do the same for all West Virginians in her new post. I have had the pleasure of knowing Judge Berger for years, and I continue to be amazed by her tremendous intellect, integrity and dedication to public service. She is a phenomenal person and a true professional, which is why I was so proud to join with Senator Byrd in recommending her to the President for this judgeship."

Berger now will await a formal swearing-in to assume her duties, Rockefeller said.

She is the fourth circuit or district court judge to be confirmed by the Senate this year.