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Padova, John R.
Born 1935 in Philadelphia, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 5, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1992, and received commission on March 18, 1992. Assumed senior status on February 11, 2008.
Education:
Villanova University, A.B., 1956
Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law), J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 5, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1992, and received commission on March 18, 1992. Assumed senior status on February 11, 2008.
Education:
Villanova University, A.B., 1956
Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law), J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1960-1992
New Jersey Army National Guard, 1959-1964
U.S. Army Reserve, JAG Corps, 1964-1968