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McAuliffe, Steven J.

Born 1948 in Cambridge, MA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on September 9, 1992, to a seat vacated by Norman H. Stahl. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1992, and received commission on October 10, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2004-2011. Assumed senior status on April 1, 2013.

Education:
Virginia Military Institute, B.A., 1970
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1973

Professional Career:

U.S. Army captain, JAG Corps, 1973-1977
U.S. Army Reserve captain, JAG Corps, 1978-1979
Assistant attorney general, State of New Hampshire, 1977-1980
Private practice, Concord, New Hampshire, 1980-1992