Norman A. Mordue
| Norman A. Mordue | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | |
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Assumed office June 30, 2013 |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | |
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In office 2006–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick Scullin |
| Succeeded by | Gary L. Sharpe |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | |
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In office October 22, 1998 – June 30, 2013 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Rosemary S. Pooler |
| Succeeded by | Brenda K. Sannes |
| Personal details | |
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Norman A. Mordue June 26, 1942 Syracuse, New York |
| Education |
Syracuse University B.A. Syracuse University College of Law J.D. |
Norman A. Mordue (born June 26, 1942), is a Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Mordue earned the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Distinguished Service Cross while serving as a captain in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University in 1966 and with a Juris Doctor from the Syracuse University College of Law in 1971. From 1972 to 1982, he worked for the district attorney in Onondaga County, New York, the last six years as chief prosecutor. He was a county court judge from 1982 to 1988, and a State Supreme Court Justice in Onondaga County from 1986 to 1998.
Upon the recommendation of Senator Alfonse D'Amato, President Bill Clinton nominated Mordue to replace Rosemary S. Pooler on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in July 1998. Mordue was confirmed unanimously by the Senate on October 21, 1998, received his commission on October 22, 1998 and took office on December 4, 1998. He took senior status on June 30, 2013. He was Chief Judge of the court from 2006 to 2011.
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