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Sterling Johnson Jr.
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Sterling Johnson Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Jun 27, 1991. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush
- Confirmed
- Jun 27, 1991
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1934
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkGeorge H.W. Bush · Jun 27, 1991 – Oct 10, 2022
Education
- Brooklyn College, City University of New YorkB.A., 1963
- Brooklyn Law SchoolLL.B., 1966
Career
U.S. Marine Corps, 1952-1955; Police officer, New York City, 1956-1967; Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1967-1970; Executive director, Civilian Complaint Review Board, New York City Police Department, 1970-1974; Executive liaison officer, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, 1974-1975; Special narcotics prosecutor, New York City, 1975-1991; Commissioner, U.S. Sentencing Commission, 1999-2002
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