History of the Federal Judiciary


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Mordue, Norman A.
Born 1942 in Elmira, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 5, 1998, to a seat vacated by Rosemary S. Pooler. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2006-2011.

Education:
Syracuse University, B.A., 1966
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1971

Professional Career:
U.S. Army Captain, 1966-1968
Law clerk, Onondaga County District Attorney's Office, Onondaga County, New York, 1970-1972
Assistant district attorney, Onondaga County, New York, 1972-1974
Senior assistant district attorney, Onondaga County, New York, 1974-1976
Chief assistant district attorney, Onondaga County, New York, 1976-1982
Adjunct professor of law, Syracuse University College of Law
County court judge, Onondaga County, New York, 1982-1985
Justice, New York Supreme Court, Fifth Judicial District, New York, 1985-1998

 

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