Education
Judge Chesler graduated from Harpur College, now Binghamton University, in 1968 and Saint John"s University School of Law in 1974.
Judge Chesler graduated from Harpur College, now Binghamton University, in 1968 and Saint John"s University School of Law in 1974.
He was an assistant district attorney in The Bronx from 1974-1980, a federal prosecutor at the United States. Attorney" General’ s Office for the District of New Jersey from 1980-1987, and a United States Magistrate Judge in New Jersey from 1987 until his appointment as a District Judge. Judge Chesler was nominated to his seat by President George West. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Judge Anne East. Thompson and was confirmed by the United States. Senate on November 14, 2002. Judge Chesler received his commission on December 4, 2002 and was sworn in thereafter.
He assumed senior status on June 15, 2015.
The class action lawsuit settlement Sullivan, versus Data Base Investments is being administered in Chesler"s court, and as of April 8, 2013, payout of the $107 million settlement to some 500,000 claimants is pending Chesler"s signature.