Northern District of New York / Appointed 1986 / Active
Thomas James McAvoy
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas James McAvoy is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Albany Law School in 1964. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 3, 1986
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Villanova 1960 · Albany Law School 1964
- Succeeded by
- Gary L. Sharpe
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Northern District of New York | 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
| Villanova University | A.B. | 1960 |
| Albany Law School | J.D. | 1964 |
Sources
40 years on the Northern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).