Ditter, John William Jr. Born 1921 in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 28, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 15, 1970. Assumed senior status on October 19, 1986. Education: Ursinus College, B.A., 1943 University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.B., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve captain, 1943-1946, 1951-1953 Law clerk, Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County [Pennsylvania], 1948-1950 Assistant district attorney, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1951, 1953-1955, 1956-1960; first assistant district attorney, 1956-1960 Private practice, Ambler, Pennsylvania, 1953-1963 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County [Pennsylvania], 1964-1970