Monroe County judge makes history as first Asian American woman appointed to federal bench in Western District of New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monroe County Judge Meredith Vacca was confirmed as the U.S. District Judge for the Western District of New York on Wednesday.
Vacca is the first Asian American woman to sit on the federal bench in the Western District of New York.
Born in Korea, Vacca moved to Rochester as a baby. She served as a prosecutor in the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office for over a decade before becoming a county court and state supreme court justice.
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The Monroe County Democratic Committee Chari Stephen Devay released the following statement:
“Congratulations to Judge Meredith Vacca for being confirmed to the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, where she will be the first woman of color and the first Asian-American to serve. With her stellar legal career and judicial record, as well as her proven ability to preside over her courtroom with integrity and impartiality, Judge Vacca is highly qualified for this seat. I was proud to work on her campaign when she first ran for Monroe County Court, and, as Party Chair and her friend, I am thrilled for her historic appointment.”
“I also want to thank Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for recommending Judge Vacca and successfully bringing this vote to the floor.”