Western District of New York / Appointed 1982 / Served to 2020
Michael Anthony Telesca
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 and confirmed by voice vote, Michael Anthony Telesca was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. He earned a law degree from University of Buffalo Law School in 1955. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 20, 1982
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1982
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Rochester 1952 · University of Buffalo Law School 1955
- Succeeded
- Harold P. Burke
- Succeeded by
- Charles J. Siragusa
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Western District of New York · succeeded Harold P. Burke | Reagan (R) | voice |
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 Rochester | B.A. | 1952 |
| University of Buffalo Law School | LL.B. | 1955 |
Sources
37 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).