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Judge John Thomas Elfvin

Judge

District Court, W.D. New York

John Thomas Elfvin served as Judge on the District Court, W.D. New York from 1974 to 2009. The appointment came from Gerald Ford in 1974. Education: B.A. from Cornell University.

Court
District Court, W.D. New York
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Gerald Ford
Active
1974 – 2009
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Qualified (1974)

Education

  • B.A.Cornell University (1942)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. New York (1974 – 2009) — appointed by Gerald Ford
  • Justice1969 – present
  • U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York1972 – 1975
  • Private practice1970 – 1972
  • Member1966 – 1969
  • Member1962 – 1965
  • Private practice1958 – 1969
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1955 – 1958
  • Private practice1951 – 1955
  • Private practice1948 – 1951
  • Law clerk1947 – 1948
  • U.S. Navy electrical engineer1943 – 1946

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Elfvin will decide any matter.