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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
10 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
5 in active service and 5 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joseph BrindisiJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 50 to 49 | |
| Elizabeth Cheryl CoombeJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 52 to 45 | |
| Anne Marie NardacciJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 52 to 44 | |
| Brenda Kay SannesJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 96 to 0 | |
| Mae Avila D'AgostinoJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 88 to 0 | |
| Glenn T. SuddabyJudge. Senior status since September 1, 2024 | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| David N. HurdJudge. Senior status since December 9, 2024 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Lawrence E. KahnJudge. Senior status since August 1, 2007 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Frederick James Scullin, Jr.Judge. Senior status since March 13, 2006 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Thomas James McAvoyJudge. Senior status since September 17, 2003 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote |