Polster, Dan A. Born 1951 in Cleveland, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 31, 1997, to a seat vacated by David D. Dowd. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1998, and received commission on August 3, 1998. Education: Harvard College, A.B., 1972 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Trial attorney, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1976-1982 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Ohio, 1982-1998