Mariani, Robert David Born 1950 in Scranton, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by James M. Munley. Confirmed by the Senate on October 19, 2011, and received commission on October 19, 2011. Education: Villanova University, A.B., 1972 Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1976-2011 Solicitor, Scranton [Pennsylvania] Sewer Authority, 1978-1980 Given name at birth: Robert Eugene Mariani