Southern District of New York / Appointed 2004 / Active
Kenneth M. Karas
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 95–0, Kenneth M. Karas is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Columbia Law School in 1991. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 3, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 95–0
- Education
- Georgetown 1986 · Columbia Law School 1991
- Succeeded
- Allen G. Schwartz
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Southern District of New York · succeeded Allen G. Schwartz | Bush (R) | 95–0 |
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
| Georgetown University | B.A. | 1986 |
| Columbia Law School | J.D. | 1991 |
Sources
22 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).