Eastern District of New York / Appointed 1991 / Served to 2022
Sterling Johnson Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and confirmed by voice vote, Sterling Johnson Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1966. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 27, 1991
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1991
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Brooklyn College, City of New York 1963 · Brooklyn Law School 1966
- Succeeded
- Joseph Michael McLaughlin
- Succeeded by
- Sandra L. Townes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Eastern District of New York · succeeded Joseph Michael McLaughlin | Bush (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
| Brooklyn College, City University of New York | B.A. | 1963 |
| Brooklyn Law School | LL.B. | 1966 |
Sources
31 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).