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U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
9 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Anne VaccaJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 50 to 41 | |
| John Leonard Sinatra, Jr.Judge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 75 to 18 | |
| Lawrence Joseph VilardoJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 88 to 0 | |
| Elizabeth Ann WolfordJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 70 to 29 | |
| Frank Paul Geraci, Jr.Judge. Senior status since April 1, 2023 | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| Charles J. SiragusaJudge. Senior status since December 15, 2012 | William J. Clinton | 98 to 0 | |
| William M. SkretnyJudge. Senior status since March 8, 2015 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Richard Joseph ArcaraJudge. Senior status since January 3, 2015 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote | |
| David G. LarimerJudge. Senior status since March 3, 2009 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote |