Western District of Pennsylvania / Appointed 1978 / Served to 2021
Gustave Diamond
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 and confirmed by voice vote, Gustave Diamond was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 1956. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 1, 1978
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1978
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Duke 1951 · Duquesne Law 1956
- Succeeded
- Edward Dumbauld
- Succeeded by
- Robert J. Cindrich
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Western District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Edward Dumbauld | Carter (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Duke University | A.B. | 1951 |
| Duquesne University School of Law | J.D. | 1956 |
Sources
43 years on the Western District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).