Castel, P. Kevin Born 1950 in Jamaica, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by George W. Bush on March 5, 2003, to a seat vacated by Lawrence M. McKenna. Confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 2003, and received commission on September 22, 2003. Education: St. John`s University, B.S., 1972 St. John`s University School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Kevin Thomas Duffy, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1975-1977 Private practice, New York City, 1977-2003