David G. Larimer
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David G. Larimer is a United States federal judge
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Born in Rochester, New York
, Larimer received a B.A.
from St. John Fisher College in 1966 and a J.D.
from Notre Dame Law School
in 1969. He was a law clerk
, Hon. Joseph C. McGarraghy, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia from 1969 to 1970. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the Washington, D.C. from 1970 to 1973. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the Rochester, New York from 1973 to 1975. He was in private practice in Rochester, New York
from 1975 to 1979. He was an Adjunct instructor of law, St. John Fisher College from 1978 to 1981. He was a Chief appellant law assistant, Supreme Court, Appellate Division Fourth Department, Rochester, New York from 1979 to 1981. He was in private practice in Rochester, New York
from 1982 to 1987.
United States Magistrate Judge
for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, 1983–1987.
Larimer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of New York
. Larimer was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on May 5, 1987, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on November 5, 1987, and received his commission on November 6, 1987. He served as chief judge from 1996-2002. He assumed senior status
on March 3, 2009.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
, Larimer received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from St. John Fisher College in 1966 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame Law School
The Notre Dame Law School, or NDLS, is the professional graduate law program of its parent institution, the University of Notre Dame. Established in 1869, NDLS is the oldest Roman Catholic law school in the United States. NDLS is ranked 22nd among the nation's "Top 100 Law Schools" by U.S. News &...
in 1969. He was a law clerk
Law clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. Most law clerks are recent law school graduates who...
, Hon. Joseph C. McGarraghy, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia from 1969 to 1970. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the Washington, D.C. from 1970 to 1973. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the Rochester, New York from 1973 to 1975. He was in private practice in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
from 1975 to 1979. He was an Adjunct instructor of law, St. John Fisher College from 1978 to 1981. He was a Chief appellant law assistant, Supreme Court, Appellate Division Fourth Department, Rochester, New York from 1979 to 1981. He was in private practice in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
from 1982 to 1987.
United States Magistrate Judge
United States magistrate judge
In the United States federal courts, magistrate judges are appointed to assist United States district court judges in the performance of their duties...
for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, 1983–1987.
Larimer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of New York
United States District Court for the Western District of New York
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises only a part of New York....
. Larimer was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on May 5, 1987, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on November 5, 1987, and received his commission on November 6, 1987. He served as chief judge from 1996-2002. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on March 3, 2009.