Fischer, Nora Barry Born 1951 in Homestead, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Robert J. Cindrich. Confirmed by the Senate on February 14, 2007, and received commission on April 2, 2007. Education: St. Mary`s College, B.A., 1973 Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Editor, Callaghan and Company, Legal Publishers, 1976-1977 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1977-2007