Term
January 2008 to December 2017
Education
- LaSalle University, B.A., 1977
- Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Military Experience
- U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force Reserve, 40 years
- U.S. Marine Corps, Captain, 1968-1985
- U.S. Air Force Reserve, Colonel, 1985-2008
- Regional Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for Homeland Defense
Professional Experience
- Philadelphia Police Department, 20 years
- Elected a judge of the Municipal Court of Philadelphia, 1993
- Appointed Administrative Judge of Municipal Court, 2001
- Elected a judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, 2003
- Elected a justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 2007
Awards and Honors
- American Legion, Man of the Year
- Catholic War Veterans, Man of the Year
- Philadelphia Shomrim, Fellowship Award
- John Peter Zenger Distinguished Jurist Award
- Chapel of Four Chaplains, Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion
- Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Hall of Fame, inductee
- Air Force Association, Distinguished Pennsylvanian
- Retired Philadelphia Police & Firefighters, Man of the Year
- U.S. Air Force Reserves, Squadron Commander of the Year
- Air Force Security Police, Commander of the Year
- The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Humanitarian Award
- The Emerald Education Association, Man of the Year
- Numerous Military Awards and Decorations
