Wexler, Leonard D. Born 1924 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 11, 1983, to a seat vacated by George C. Pratt. Confirmed by the Senate on June 22, 1983, and received commission on June 22, 1983. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1994. Education: Indiana University, B.S., 1947 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1945 Private practice, Bay Shore, New York, 1950-1956 Private practice, Smithtown, New York, 1956-1983 Administrator, New York State Assigned Counsel Plan, 1966-1983 Distinguished jurist in residence, Touro Law Center, 2012-