Southern District of New York / Appointed 2011 / Active
James Paul Oetken
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 80–13, James Paul Oetken is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1991. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 18, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 80–13
- Education
- University of Iowa 1988 · Yale Law School 1991
- Succeeded
- Denny Chin
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Southern District of New York · succeeded Denny Chin | Obama (D) | 80–13 |
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
| University of Iowa | B.A. | 1988 |
| Yale Law School | J.D. | 1991 |
Sources
14 years on the Southern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).