Northern District of New York / Appointed 1999 / Active
David N. Hurd
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1999 and confirmed by voice vote, David N. Hurd is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1963. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 13, 1999
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1999
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Cornell 1959 · Syracuse College of Law 1963
- Succeeded
- Con. G. Cholakis
- Succeeded by
- Anthony Joseph Brindisi
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Northern District of New York · succeeded Con. G. Cholakis | Clinton (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Cornell University | B.S. | 1959 |
| Syracuse University College of Law | J.D. | 1963 |
Sources
26 years on the Northern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).