United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York
Born 1957 in Washington, DC
 
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by David G. Trager. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 2007, and received commission on October 18, 2007.
 
Education:
Brandeis University, B.A., 1979
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1982
 
Professional Career:
Assistant district attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office, 1982-1995
State Inspector General, State of New York, 1995-2002
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, 2002-2007