United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York
Born 1966 in St. John`s, Antigua
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Nominated by Barack Obama on June 7, 2011, to a seat vacated by Allyne R. Ross. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 2012, and received commission on February 29, 2012.
Education:
St. Francis College, B.A., 1988
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1991
Professional Career:
Assistant corporation counsel, Real Estate Litigation Division, New York City, 1991-1994
Private practice, New York City, 1994-1999
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1999-2012; deputy chief, general crimes, 2006-2007; chief, general crimes, 2007-2009; counselor, Criminal Division, 2009-2010; deputy chief, Criminal Division, 2010-2012
Given name at birth: Margo Kitsy Williams