G. Harold Watkins
President Judge Watkins was born in Girardville, Schuylkill County, on January 2, 1903. He graduated from Girardville High School and Pennsylvania State University. After college, he taught high school for two years, then attended Harvard for his law degree. President Judge Watkins began his career serving as counsel to the Selective Service Committee. He then […]
Harold L. Ervin
President Judge Harold LeRoy Ervin was born in Catawissa, Delaware County, on April 5, 1895. He graduated from Catawissa High School in 1913, then attended Temple University for his bachelor’s degree. President Judge Ervin served as a Lieutenant the U.S. infantry during World War I. Upon returning home, he attended the University of Pennsylvania Law […]
Robert E. Woodside
Judge Robert E. Woodside was born on June 4, 1904, in Millersburg, Dauphin County. He attended Millersburg High School, Dickinson College, and Dickinson Law School, graduating in 1928. To fund his education, Judge Woodside worked as a senate page, mail carrier, and newspaper carrier. Judge Woodside began his career in private practice in Harrisburg and […]
J. Colvin Wright
President Judge Wright was born in Bedford County on November 20, 1901. He attended Bedford High School and Haverford College, then graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1925. President Judge Wright was a member of Phi Beta Kappa at Haverford and a member of the Order of the Coif at the University […]
Blair F. Gunther
Judge Gunther was born in Hastings, Cambria County, on June 20, 1903. He attended Kanty Preparatory School and received his LL.B. from Duquesne University. Judge Gunther began his legal career in private practice in Allegheny County. From 1935 to 1938, he served as Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania. In 1942, Judge Gunther was appointed to […]
John S. Fine
Judge John Sydney Fine was born in Alden, Luzerne County, on April 10, 1893. He graduated valedictorian of Nanticoke High School and received his law degree from Dickinson Law School in 1914. Judge Fine opened his law practice in Wilkes-Barre. He also advanced his political career, serving as the Republican chairman of the Fourth Congressional […]
W. Heber Dithrich
Judge William Heber Dithrich was born on October 25, 1886, in Pittsburgh. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy, then Washington and Jefferson College, and finally from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Later in his career, he also received an honorary LL.D. from his undergraduate institution, Washington and Jefferson College. Judge Dithrich served in the […]
John C. Arnold
Justice John C. Arnold was born on March 10, 1887, in Curwensville, Clearfield County. He attended public schools and went on to receive an LL.B. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1909. He began his career by serving as solicitor of DuBois Borough. Justice Arnold resigned from this position in 1925 to join private practice. […]
F. Clair Ross
Judge Franklin Clair Ross was born on January 3, 1895, at Sandy Lake, Mercer County. He attended public schools, Grove City College, and Columbia University Law School. During his legal education, Judge Ross studied under Harlan Fiske Stone, who would later become the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Ross served during […]
Claude Trexler Reno
Judge Claude Trexler Reno was born in Lyons, Berks County, on April 4, 1882. He attended Allentown High School and Muhlenberg College, then graduated from Dickinson School of Law with highest honors. Additionally, Judge Reno received honorary degrees from both Muhlenberg and Moravian Colleges. Judge Reno joined the Lehigh County bar in 1904, then served […]