Frederick Scullin

Frederick James Scullin, Jr. (1939 - ) is an American attorney and senior judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Early life and education

Scullin was born in Syracuse, New York. He attended Niagara University (B.S., 1961), and Syracuse University College of Law (LL.B.,1964).

After graduating from law school, Scullin served in the United States Army as an Infantry Commander in Vietnam.

Professional career

Scullin practiced law as a private attorney and in various prosecutors' offices from 1967 to 1982. In 1982 he was appointed United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York by President Ronald Reagan. He served in the position for ten years until 1992.

Judicial tenure

On September 12, 1991, Scullin was nominated to the Northern District bench by President George H. W. Bush. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 6, 1992, and received his commission on February 10, 1992.

He served as Chief Judge of the District from 2000 until 2006, when he assumed senior status.

Scullin was also appointed by Chief Justice Rehnquist to the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court for a term of seven years running from 2004 until 2011.

References

* [http://www.fjc.gov/servlet/tGetInfo?jid=2133 Official biography] from the Federal Judicial Center
* [http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/bios/fjs.htm Official biography] from the District Court