Donald Emil Ziegler

Background

Ziegler, Donald Emil was born on October 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh. Son of Emil Nicholas and Elizabeth (Barclay) Ziegler.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Duquesne U., 1958; Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1961.

Career

Practice law, Pittsburgh, 1962-1974; judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1974-1978; judge, United States District Court (western district) Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 1978-1994; chief judge, United States District Court (western district) Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, since 1994. Member Judicial Conference United States, since 1997.

Achievements

• Donald Emil Ziegler has been listed as a reputable Federal judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Big Brothers of Allegheny County, 1969-1974. Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association, American Judicature Society, St. Thomas More Society.

Connections

Married Claudia J. Chermak, May 1, 1965. 1 son, Scott Emil.

Father:

Emil Nicholas Ziegler

Mother:

Elizabeth (Barclay) Ziegler

Spouse:

Claudia J. Chermak