Ralph Francis Scalera
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, Ralph Francis Scalera was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1955. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 23, 1971
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard 1952 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1955
- Succeeded
- John Lester Miller
- Succeeded by
- Paul Allen Simmons
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Western District of Pennsylvania · succeeded John Lester Miller | Nixon (R) | 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.
4 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).