| Birth: |
1949 |
Claremore, Oklahoma |
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| Legal Residence: |
Pennsylvania |
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| Education: |
1968 - 1972 |
Southwestern College
A.B. degree |
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1972 - 1975 |
The American University
Washington College of Law
J.D. degree |
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| Bar: |
1976 |
Pennsylvania |
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| Experience: |
1975 – 1987 |
Defender Association of Philadelphia
Chief, Family Court Division (1985-1987)
Ass't Chief, Family Court Div. (1979-1985)
Special Defense Unit (1979)
Trial attorney (1976-1987) |
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1991 – 1992 |
St Joseph's University School of Criminal Justice
Adjunct Professor |
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1992 – 1996 |
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Adjunct Professor |
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1993 – present |
The University of Pennsylvania School of Law
Adjunct Professor |
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1998 - present |
The National Judicial College
Curriculum Developer/Instructor |
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1987 – present |
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
First Judicial District
President Judge (2006 - present)
Judge (1987 - present) |
