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Michael Anthony Telesca

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

Michael Anthony Telesca served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Apr 20, 1982. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Apr 20, 1982
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1929

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New YorkRonald Reagan · Apr 20, 1982 – Mar 5, 2020

Education

  • University of RochesterB.A., 1952
  • University of Buffalo Law SchoolLL.B., 1955

Career

U.S. Marine Corps first lieutenant, 1955-1957; Private practice, Rochester, New York, 1957-1972; Judge, Monroe County [New York] Surrogate Court, 1973-1982; Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1992-1996

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