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Geraci, Frank Paul, Jr.
Born 1951 in Rochester, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Nominated by Barack Obama on May 14, 2012, to a seat vacated by David G. Larimer. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 2012, and received commission on January 2, 2013. Served as chief judge, 2015-2021. Assumed senior status on April 1, 2023.
Education:
University of Dayton, B.A., 1973
University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1977
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Nominated by Barack Obama on May 14, 2012, to a seat vacated by David G. Larimer. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 2012, and received commission on January 2, 2013. Served as chief judge, 2015-2021. Assumed senior status on April 1, 2023.
Education:
University of Dayton, B.A., 1973
University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1977
Professional Career:
Special assistant district attorney, Monroe County, New York, 1978-1983
Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of New York, 1983-1987
Private practice, Rochester, New York, 1987-1992
Judge, Rochester [New York] City Court, 1992-1998
Judge, Monroe County [New York] Court, 1999-2012
Acting justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, 2005-2012