United States District Judge kirk e. sherriff (kes)

Federal Judicial Service:

U. S. District Court, Eastern District of California

Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on November 15, 2023 to a seat vacated by the Hon. Ana de Alba. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 2024, and received commission on February 7, 2024.

 

Education:

Columbia College, Columbia University, B.A. 1990

Harvard Law School, J.D. 1995

 

Professional Career:

2002 – 2024 
Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California, Fresno, CA
     2015 – 2024, Chief, Fresno Office
     2013 – 2015, Chief, White Collar Crime Unit
     2007 – 2024, Criminal Division
     2002 – 2007, Civil Division
 
1997 – 2001 
Associate, White & Case LLP
 
1996 – 1997 
Law Clerk to the Hon. Deborah T. Poritz, Chief Justice, New Jersey Supreme Court
 
1995 – 1996 
Associate, White & Case LLP