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Cholakis, Con. G.
Born October 6, 1930, in Troy, NY
Died December 1, 1996, in North Greenbush, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 7, 1986, to a seat vacated by Roger J. Miner. Confirmed by the Senate on March 14, 1986, and received commission on March 17, 1986. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on June 30, 1996. Service terminated on December 1, 1996, due to death.
Education:
Siena College, B.A., 1955
Albany Law School, J.D., 1958
Professional Career:
Died December 1, 1996, in North Greenbush, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 7, 1986, to a seat vacated by Roger J. Miner. Confirmed by the Senate on March 14, 1986, and received commission on March 17, 1986. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on June 30, 1996. Service terminated on December 1, 1996, due to death.
Education:
Siena College, B.A., 1955
Albany Law School, J.D., 1958
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps, 1951-1953
Private practice, Troy, New York, 1958-1970
Assistant district attorney, Rensselaer County, New York, 1963-1965
Assistant public defender, Rensselaer County, New York, 1966-1967
District attorney, Rensselaer County, New York, 1968-1974
Judge, Rensselaer County [New York] Court, 1974-1977
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, 1978-1986