John P. Hester
Judge Hester was born in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s from Duquesne University in 1943, then his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Hester began his career in politics, serving for eight years as a councilman in Glassport Borough. He moved onto private practice legal work while also […]
Robert Van der Voort
Judge Robert Van der Voort was born in Crafton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on April 15, 1909. He attended Guilford College for his bachelor’s degree and received a master’s degree from Haverford College. Judge Van der Voort received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and began his career as an assistant district […]
Gwilym A. Price, Jr.
Judge Gwilym Alexander Price, Jr., was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1922. He studied at Allegheny College and left to enlist in the Army when World War II began. Judge Price served for nearly four years before being discharged as a first lieutenant. He completed his undergraduate studies upon returning home, then graduated […]
Edmund B. Spaeth, Jr.
The Honorable Edmund B. Spaeth, Jr., was born in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 1920. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard College, then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his service, he earned his law degree from Harvard Law School. President Judge Spaeth went on to […]
William Franklin Cercone
President Judge Cercone was born in Allegheny County on August 13, 1913. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and both an LL.B. and an honorary J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law. President Judge Cercone then served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Amphibious Forces during World War II. In […]
Theodore O. Spaulding
Judge Theodore Spaulding was born in Concord, North Carolina, on February 18, 1902. He graduated from Howard University, then attended the University of Detroit Law School for his law degree. Judge Spaulding served as a Selective Service attorney during World War II. Judge Spaulding was elected to the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia in […]
J. Sydney Hoffman
Judge Sydney Hoffman was born in Reading, Berks County, on July 14, 1908. He attended Albright College, Dickinson Law School, and took graduate courses at both the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. Judge Hoffman began his career by taking over his father’s law practice in Reading. Later, he moved to Philadelphia and joined a […]
Robert Lee Jacobs
President Judge Robert Lee Jacobs was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on December 17, 1910. He attended Carlisle High School, Dickinson College, and Dickinson Law School. President Judge Jacobs served in the United States Navy as a lieutenant during World War II. President Judge Jacobs began his career in politics, serving in the state senate from […]
Gerald F. Flood
Judge Gerald Francis Flood was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1898. After his graduation from Catholic High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. Judge Flood was assigned to the Officers’ Training Camp in Fortress Monroe, Virginia, and served for two years. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania for both undergraduate […]
Harry Milton Montgomery
Judge Harry Milton Montgomery, Sr., was born in Pittsburgh on June 12, 1901. He attended Allegheny High School, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Pittsburgh Law School. After graduation, Judge Montgomery began his twenty years in private practice. He established the firm of Ralph and Montgomery. Apart from his law firm, Judge Montgomery […]