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Jacobs, Dennis G.
Born 1944 in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a seat vacated by Wilfred Feinberg. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1992, and received commission on October 2, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2006-2013. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2019.
Education:
Queens College, City University of New York, B.A., 1964
New York University, M.A., 1965
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a seat vacated by Wilfred Feinberg. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1992, and received commission on October 2, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2006-2013. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2019.
Education:
Queens College, City University of New York, B.A., 1964
New York University, M.A., 1965
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Private practice, New York City, 1973-1992
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2006-2013