John Lester Miller

John Lester Miller

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

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Education

Bachelor's

Westminster College, 1923

Law

University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1926

Personal

Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Pa.

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John Lester Miller (1901-1978) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Miller was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on March 29, 1954, to a seat vacated by William Stewart; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1954, and received his commission on May 20th. He assumed senior status on October 1, 1971, and served in that capacity until his death on July 20, 1978. Miller was succeeded in this position by Ralph Scalera.

Early life and education

• Westminster College, B.S., 1923
• University of Pittsburgh School of Law, LL.B., 1926

Professional career

• Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1926-1954

Judicial career

Western District of Pennsylvania

Miller was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on March 29, 1954, to a seat vacated by William Stewart; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1954, and received his commission on May 20th. He assumed senior status on October 1, 1971, and served in that capacity until his death on July 20, 1978. Miller was succeeded in this position by Ralph Scalera.

External links

• Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: William Stewart	Western District of Pennsylvania 1954–1971 Seat #1	Succeeded by: Ralph Scalera