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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
15 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
10 in active service and 5 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Criswell WiegandJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 82 to 14 | |
| William Scott HardyJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 65 to 30 | |
| Robert John ColvilleJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 66 to 27 | |
| Stephanie Lou HainesJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 94 to 0 | |
| William Shaw Stickman, IVJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 56 to 34 | |
| J. Nicholas RanjanJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 80 to 14 | |
| Marilyn Jean HoranJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | Voice vote | |
| Susan Paradise BaxterJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | Voice vote | |
| Cathy BissoonJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 82 to 3 | |
| Mark Raymond HornakJudge. Active | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| Nora Barry FischerJudge. Senior status since June 13, 2019 | George W. Bush | 96 to 0 | |
| Arthur J. SchwabJudge. Senior status since January 1, 2018 | George W. Bush | 92 to 0 | |
| David S. CerconeJudge. Senior status since November 24, 2017 | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Joy Flowers ContiJudge. Senior status since December 6, 2018 | George W. Bush | 96 to 0 | |
| Donetta W. AmbroseJudge. Senior status since November 5, 2010 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote |