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Scalera, Ralph Francis
Born June 28, 1930, in Midland, PA
Died January 27, 2011, in Brighton Township, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 12, 1971, to a seat vacated by John L. Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on November 23, 1971, and received commission on November 30, 1971. Service terminated on May 1, 1976, due to resignation.
Education:
Harvard University, A.B., 1952
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1955
Professional Career:
Died January 27, 2011, in Brighton Township, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 12, 1971, to a seat vacated by John L. Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on November 23, 1971, and received commission on November 30, 1971. Service terminated on May 1, 1976, due to resignation.
Education:
Harvard University, A.B., 1952
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1955
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1955-1957
Private practice, Beaver, Pennsylvania, 1957-1959, 1961-1964, 1970-1971
Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1959-1961
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County [Pennsylvania], 1964-1970; presiding judge, 1966-1970
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1976-