Eastern District of New York / Appointed 2004 / Served to 2018
Sandra L. Townes
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 95–0, Sandra L. Townes was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She earned a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1976. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 3, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 95–0
- Education
- Johnson C. Smith 1966 · Syracuse College of Law 1976
- Succeeded
- Sterling Johnson Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Ann Marie Donnelly
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Eastern District of New York · succeeded Sterling Johnson Jr. | 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
| Johnson C. Smith University | B.A. | 1966 |
| Syracuse University College of Law | J.D. | 1976 |
Sources
13 years on the Eastern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).