Southern District of New York / Appointed 2013 / Active
Valerie Elaine Caproni
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 73–24, Valerie Elaine Caproni is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. She earned a law degree from University of Georgia School of Law in 1979. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 9, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 73–24
- Education
- Newcomb College Institute of Tulane 1976 · University of Georgia Law 1979
- Succeeded
- Richard J. Holwell
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Southern District of New York · succeeded Richard J. Holwell | Obama (D) | 73–24 |
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
| Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University | B.A. | 1976 |
| University of Georgia School of Law | J.D. | 1979 |
Sources
12 years on the Southern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).