Newsmaker: David J. Shrager

Noteworthy: Pittsburgh lawyer David J. Shrager has been named to a four-year term as a judge on the Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline.

Age: 42

Residence: Presto in the South Hills

Family: Father, Donald I. Shrager of Oakdale; mother, Carna Shrager of Peters

Background: Shrager is managing partner of The Law Offices of David J. Shrager, Downtown, specializing in criminal defense. The Court of Judicial Discipline was established in 1993. It has jurisdiction over all judges in Pennsylvania and the authority to impose sanctions if formal charges are sustained.

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh; law degree from the University of Miami Law School

Quote: “I'm extremely honored to receive this appointment. I'm hopeful that my experience as a criminal defense lawyer will give me a unique perspective on the bench and help me to be fair and balanced.”