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Michael C. Green

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Michael C. Green
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Personal History
Bachelors:   LeMoyne College, B.S., 1983
Law School:   Western New England College, J.D., 1986
Candidate:
Candidate for:  Western District of New York
Confirmation:   Nominated 1/26/2011, Returned 12/17/2011

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Michael C. Green was the District Attorney of Monroe County, based in Rochester, NY. On January 26, 2011 he was nominated to the United States District Court for the Western District of New York by Barack Obama. Green's nomination was returned to the president on December 17, 2011.[1]

Early life and education

Green received a B.S. from LeMoyne College in 1983 and a juris doctorate degree from Western New England College in 1986.[2]

Professional career

  • Assistant district attorney 1987-2001
  • First Assistant District Attorney 2001-2003
  • District attorney 2004-[2]

Judicial appointment

Federal judicial nomination

Green was nominated to the United States District Court for the Western District of New York on January 26, 2011, by President Barack Obama to fill the seat vacated by David Larimer. In the press release Obama stated, “Throughout their careers, these distinguished men and women have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service. I am confident they will serve the American people with distinction from the District Court bench.”[2]

Green was rated Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified by the American Bar Association. He had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 24, 2011, and you can find his Committee Questionnaire Available Here and his Questions for the Record Available Here. The committee confirmed Green on June 16, 2011.[3][4]

Green's nomination was returned to the president on December 17, 2011.[1]

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