Scullin, Frederick James Jr. Born 1939 in Syracuse, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Nominated by George H.W. Bush on September 12, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on February 6, 1992, and received commission on February 10, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2000-2006. Assumed senior status on March 13, 2006. Education: Niagara University, B.S., 1961 Syracuse University College of Law, LL.B., 1964 Professional Career: U.S. Army commander, Infantry, 1964-1966 U.S. Army Reserve colonel, -1991 Private practice, Syracuse, New York, 1967-1968, 1980-1982 Assistant district attorney, Onondaga County, New York, 1968-1971 Special assistant attorney general, Organized Crime Task Force, State of New York, 1971-1978 Chief prosecutor, governor's council for prosecution of organized crime, State of Florida, 1978-1980 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, 1982-1992