Garaufis, Nicholas Born 1948 in Paterson, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 28, 2000, to a seat vacated by Charles P. Sifton. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2000, and received commission on May 25, 2000. Education: Columbia College, B.A., 1969 Columbia Law School, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Private practice, 1973-1975 Assistant state attorney general, New York, 1975-1978 Private practice, 1978-1986 Chief legal counsel, Office of the President of the Borough of Queens, New York City, 1986-1995 Chief counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 1995-2000