Cecchi, Claire Claudia Born 1964 in Queens, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Joseph A. Greenaway. Confirmed by the Senate on June 14, 2011, and received commission on June 14, 2011. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 2006-2011 Education: Barnard College, B.A., 1986 Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1989 Professional Career: Assistant corporation counsel, New York City, 1989-1992 Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1992-2006