Slomsky, Joel Harvey Born 1946 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George W. Bush on July 24, 2008, to a seat vacated by James T. Giles. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008, and received commission on October 6, 2008. Education: Brooklyn College, City University of New York, B.A., 1967 New York Law School, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Special attorney, Philadelphia Strike Force, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1971-1973 Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1973-2008