Arthur Schwab
Arthur J. Schwab is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He joined the court in 2002 after being nominated by President George W. Bush. He elected to take senior status on January 1, 2018.
Early life and education
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Schwab graduated from Grove City College with his bachelor's degree in 1968 and from the University of Virginia School of Law with his J.D. in 1972.[1]
Military service
Schwab served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1968 to 1978.[1]
Professional career
- 2018 - Present: Senior judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- 2002-2018: Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- 2001 - Present: Adjunct professor, Grove City College
- 1973-2002: Private practice, Pennsylvania
- 1972-1973: Law clerk, Hon. Collins Seitz, United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
- 1972: Law clerk in private practice, Pennsylvania[1]
Judicial career
Western District of Pennsylvania
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Arthur J. Schwab |
| Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 233 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: January 23, 2002
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: June 27, 2002
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| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: July 31, 2002
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| Confirmed: September 13, 2002
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| Vote: 92-0
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Schwab was nominated by President George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Judge Maurice Cohill, Jr.. The American Bar Association rated Schwab Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Well Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on Schwab's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 27, 2002, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on July 31, 2002. Schwab was confirmed on a recorded 92-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on September 13, 2002, and he received his commission on September 17, 2002.[1][2][3] He elected to assume senior status on January 1, 2018.
See also
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Federal Judicial Center, "Biography of Judge Arthur J. Schwab," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 1334 — Arthur J. Schwab — The Judiciary," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 107th Congress," accessed May 23, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Maurice Cohill, Jr. |
Western District of Pennsylvania 2002–2018 Seat #8 |
Succeeded by: Robert J. Colville
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
