Western District of New York / Appointed 2013 / Active
Elizabeth Ann Wolford
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 70–29, Elizabeth Ann Wolford is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. She earned a law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1992. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 12, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 70–29
- Education
- Colgate 1989 · Notre Dame Law School 1992
- Succeeded
- Charles J. Siragusa
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Western District of New York · succeeded Charles J. Siragusa | Obama (D) | 70–29 |
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
| Colgate University | B.A. | 1989 |
| Notre Dame Law School | J.D. | 1992 |
Sources
12 years on the Western District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).