Scirica, Anthony Joseph Born 1940 in Norristown, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 19, 1984, to a seat vacated by John B. Hannum. Confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 1984, and received commission on September 18, 1984. Service terminated on September 11, 1987, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 26, 1987, to a seat vacated by Ruggero John Aldisert. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1987, and received commission on August 6, 1987. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Education: Wesleyan University, B.A., 1962 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: Fulbright scholar, Central University, Caracas, Venezuela, 1966 Private practice, Norristown, Pennsylvania, 1966-1980 Assistant district attorney, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1967-1969 State representative, Pennsylvania, 1971-1979 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County [Pennsylvania], 1980-1984