United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York
 
Born 1944 in Rockville Centre, 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