Rufe, Cynthia M. Born 1948 in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Norma Levy Shapiro. Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 2002, and received commission on May 3, 2002. Education: Adelphi University, B.A., 1970 State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Bucks County [Pennsylvania] Public Defender's Office, 1977-1982; assistant and coordinator, Juvenile Division, 1977-1982; deputy public defender, 1980-1981 Solicitor, Bucks County [Pennsylvania] Children and Youth Social Services Agency, 1984-1988 Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1982-1993 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County [Pennsylvania], 1994-2002