Federal Judge, US District Court, Eastern District of New York
United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York Born 1944 in Rockville Center, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 3, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on March 14, 1986, and received commission on March 19, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2007-2011. Assumed senior status on April 3, 2011. Education: Fairfield University, B.A., 1966 St. John`s University School of Law, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1969-1971 U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, chief, appeals division, 1971-1974; chief, general crimes section, 1974-1976; chief, criminal division, 1976-1977 Executive assistant U.S. Attorney, 1977 Private practice, New York City, 1977-1980 Chief assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1980-1982 U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, 1982-1986
