Hardiman, Thomas Michael Born 1965 in Winchester, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George W. Bush on April 9, 2003, to a seat vacated by William L. Standish. Confirmed by the Senate on October 22, 2003, and received commission on October 27, 2003. Service terminated on April 5, 2007, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Richard L. Nygaard. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 2007, and received commission on April 2, 2007. Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1987 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1990 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, DC, 1990-1992 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1992-2003