Diamond, Gustave Born 1928 in Burgettstown, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Jimmy Carter on March 22, 1978, to a seat vacated by Edward Dumbauld. Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 1978, and received commission on May 2, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1992-1994. Assumed senior status on January 31, 1994. Education: Duke University, A.B., 1951 Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Navy seaman, 1946-1948 Law clerk, Hon. Rabe F. Marsh, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1956-1961 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1961-1963 U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1963-1969 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1969-1975 Private practice, Washington, Pennsylvania, 1976-1978