Western District of Pennsylvania / Appointed 2019 / Active
William Shaw Stickman IV
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 56–34, William Shaw Stickman IV is 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 2005. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 31, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 56–34
- Education
- Duquesne 2002 · Duquesne Law 2005
- Succeeded
- Joy Flowers Conti
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Western District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Joy Flowers Conti | Trump (R) | 56–34 |
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
| Duquesne University | B.A. | 2002 |
| Duquesne University School of Law | J.D. | 2005 |
Sources
6 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).