Western District of New York / Appointed 2015 / Active
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2015 and confirmed by the Senate 88–0, Lawrence Joseph Vilardo is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1980. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 26, 2015
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2015
- Confirmed
- 88–0
- Education
- Canisius College 1977 · Harvard Law School 1980
- Succeeded
- Richard Joseph Arcara
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Western District of New York · succeeded Richard Joseph Arcara | Obama (D) | 88–0 |
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
| Canisius College | B.A. | 1977 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1980 |
Sources
10 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).