Straub, Chester J. Born 1937 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 11, 1998, to a seat vacated by Joseph M. McLaughlin. Confirmed by the Senate on June 1, 1998, and received commission on June 3, 1998. Assumed senior status on July 16, 2008. Education: St. Peter`s College, B.A., 1958 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1961 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1963-1998 Member, New York State Assembly, 1967-1972 Member, New York State Senate, 1973-1975