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 […]
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 […]