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Judge Robert John Colville

Judge

U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Pennsylvania

Robert John Colville is a Judge on the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Pennsylvania, serving since 2019. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2019. Education: J.D. from Duquesne University; B.A. from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Earlier federal service: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Court
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Pennsylvania
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2000 – present
Party
Republican

Education

  • J.D.Duquesne University (1992)
  • B.A.Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (1989)

Career History

  • JudgeU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Pennsylvania (2019 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • Judge2012 – 2016
  • Judge2003 – 2019
  • Judge2002 – 2003
  • Judge2000 – 2002
  • Law clerk to Justice Ralph CappySupreme Court of Pennsylvania (1992 – 1994)
  • Judge2003 – present
  • President Judge2015 – 2016
  • Judge1994 – 1999

Cases before Judge Colville

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Colville will decide any matter.