Hurd, David N. Born 1937 in Hancock, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 12, 1999, to a seat vacated by Con. G. Cholakis. Confirmed by the Senate on September 13, 1999, and received commission on September 22, 1999. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 1991-1999 Education: Cornell University, B.S., 1959 Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1963 Professional Career: Private practice, Utica, New York, 1963-1991 Assistant district attorney (part-time), Oneida County, New York, 1966-1967