Cohill, Maurice Blanchard Jr. Born 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Gerald Ford on May 4, 1976, to a seat vacated by Louis Rosenberg. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1976, and received commission on May 21, 1976. Served as chief judge, 1985-1992. Assumed senior status on November 28, 1994. Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1951 University of Pittsburgh School of Law, LL.B., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps captain, 1951-1953 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1956-1965 Judge, Juvenile Court of Allegheny County [Pennsylvania], 1965-1968 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County [Pennsylvania], 1968-1976