Cercone, David S. Born 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George W. Bush on March 21, 2002, to a seat vacated by Donald J. Lee. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2002, and received commission on August 2, 2002. Education: Westminster College, B.A., 1974 Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1978-1979, 1982-1985 Law clerk, Hon. Paul R. Zavarella, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania, 1978-1979 Assistant district attorney, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, Pennsylvania, 1979-1981 District justice (magistrate), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1982-1985 Adjunct faculty, University of Pittsburgh, 1983-present Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1986-2002 Adjunct faculty, Robert Morris College, 1993-1995