HISTORICAL SOCIETY

of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Joseph Stadtfeld

Judge Stadtfeld was born on August 12, 1861, in New York City. He later relocated to Pittsburgh, where he attended public schools. Judge Stadtfeld was admitted to the bar of Allegheny County in 1886 and thereafter engaged in private practice. Judge Stadtfeld was appointed to the Superior Court in 1931 and served until his death […]

James B. Drew

Chief Justice Drew was born in Pittsburgh on April 27, 1877. He was educated in public schools, then attended Columbia University where he received A.M. and LL.B. degrees. During his career, Chief Justice Drew was awarded honorary LL.D. degrees from Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh, St. Francis College, and Dickinson College. Following his educational […]