Baylson, Michael M. Born 1939 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 Robert F. Kelly. Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 2002, and received commission on June 19, 2002. Assumed senior status on July 13, 2012. Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1961 University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.B., 1964 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Joseph Sloane, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County [Pennsylvania], 1965 Assistant district attorney, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1966-1970 Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1970-1988, 1993-2002 U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1988-1993