Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.
The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.
You are here
Seybert, Joanna
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Nominated by William J. Clinton on September 24, 1993, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1993, and received commission on November 24, 1993. Assumed senior status on January 13, 2014.
Education:
University of Cincinnati, B.A., 1967
St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 1971
Professional Career:
Trial attorney, Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1971-1973
Senior trial attorney, Federal Defender Services, Legal Aid Society, Brooklyn, New York, 1973-1975
Private practice, Woodbury, New York, 1976, 1979
Senior staff attorney, Legal Aid Society, Nassau County, New York, 1976-1979
Chief, Major Litigation Bureau, Nassau County [New York] Attorney's Office, 1980-1987
Judge, Nassau County [New York] District Court, 1987-1991
Judge, Nassau County [New York] Court, 1992-1993
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, July 27, 1992; no Senate vote