Born 1956 in Red Bank, NJ

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 25, 2006, to a seat vacated by William G. Bassler. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 2006, and received commission on June 12, 2006. Assumed senior status on April 4, 2022. Service terminated on February 29, 2024, due to retirement.

Education:
Monmouth University, B.A., 1981
Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1985
New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1998

Professional Career:

Private practice, New Jersey, 1986
Law clerk, Hon. Maryanne Trump Barry, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1986-1988
Private practice, New York, 1988-1992
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of New Jersey, 1992-2001; deputy chief, Criminal Division, 2000-2001
Public Integrity Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 2001-2006; principal deputy chief, 2001-2002; acting chief, 2002-2003; chief, 2003-2006