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 Dickinson for both his undergraduate studies and 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 graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and was assigned to the Officers’ Training Camp in Fortress Monroe, Virginia. Judge Flood served for two years. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania for both undergraduate and law […]
Harry Milton Montgomery
Judge Harry Milton Montgomery, Sr., was born in Pittsburgh on June 12, 1901. He attended the University of Pittsburgh for both his undergraduate studies and 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 spent a […]
G. Harold Watkins
President Judge Watkins was born in Girardville, Schuylkill County, on January 2, 1903. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University and taught high school for two years. President Judge Watkins then attended Harvard for his law degree. President Judge Watkins began his career serving as counsel to the Selective Service Committee. He then served as Schuylkill […]
Harold L. Ervin
President Judge Harold LeRoy Ervin was born in Catawissa, Delaware County, on April 5, 1895. He graduated from Temple University, for his bachelor’s degree, and served as a Lieutenant the U.S. infantry during World War I. Upon returning home, he attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School and graduated in 1920. He started his career […]
Robert E. Woodside
Judge Robert E. Woodside was born on June 4, 1904, in Millersburg, Dauphin County. He attended both Dickinson’s undergraduate College and 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 Millersburg. Additionally, […]
J. Colvin Wright
President Judge Wright was born in Bedford County on November 20, 1901. He graduated from Haverford College, then received a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania, 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 of Pennsylvania. […]