Western District of New York / Appointed 2019 / Active
John Leonard Sinatra Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 75–18, John Leonard Sinatra Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. He earned a law degree from State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 1996. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 4, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 75–18
- Education
- State of New York at Buffalo 1993 · State of New York at Buffalo Law School 1996
- Succeeded
- William M. Skretny
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Western District of New York · succeeded William M. Skretny | Trump (R) | 75–18 |
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
| State University of New York at Buffalo | B.A. | 1993 |
| State University of New York at Buffalo Law School | J.D. | 1996 |
Sources
6 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).