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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
A federal trial (district) court in the Second Circuit. 5 active judges and 5 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.
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Who appointed the current judges
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Kay Sannes Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Nov 21, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 · roll call 96–0 |
| Mae Avila D'Agostino | Active | D Barack Obama | Mar 30, 2011 | Mar 28, 2011 · roll call 88–0 |
| Anne Marie Nardacci | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Dec 16, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 · roll call 52–44 |
| Anthony Joseph Brindisi | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 · roll call 50–49 |
| Elizabeth Cheryl Coombe | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 · roll call 52–45 |
| Thomas James McAvoy | Senior status since Sep 17, 2003 | R Ronald Reagan | Mar 4, 1986 | Mar 3, 1986 · voice vote |
| Frederick James Scullin, Jr. | Senior status since Mar 13, 2006 | R George H.W. Bush | Feb 10, 1992 | Feb 6, 1992 · voice vote |
| Lawrence E. Kahn | Senior status since Aug 1, 2007 | D William J. Clinton | Aug 1, 1996 | Jul 16, 1996 · voice vote |
| David N. Hurd | Senior status since Dec 9, 2024 | D William J. Clinton | Sep 22, 1999 | Sep 13, 1999 · voice vote |
| Glenn T. Suddaby | Senior status since Sep 1, 2024 | R George W. Bush | Aug 29, 2008 | Jul 22, 2008 · voice vote |
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.