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Jeffrey L. Schmehl
2013 - Present
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Jeffrey L. Schmehl is a judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He joined the court in 2013 after a nomination from President Barack Obama. At the time of nomination, he was a judge for the Berks County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Schmehl attended Dickinson College, earning his B.A. in 1977. He went on to attend the University of Toledo School of Law, earning his J.D. in 1980.[4]
Professional career
- 1998-2013: Judge, Berks County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- 2008-2013: President Judge, Berks County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- 1988-1997: Partner, Rhoda, Stoudt & Bradley
- 1986-1987: Associate, Rhoda, Stoudt & Bradley
- 1981-1986: Private Practice
- 1981-1986: Assistant District Attorney, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- 1980-1981: Assistant Public Defender, Berks County, Pennsylvania[4]
Judicial nominee
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Jeffrey L. Schmehl |
| Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 198 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: November 27, 2012
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| ABA Rating: Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: February 13, 2013
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: March 7, 2013
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| Confirmed: June 13, 2013
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| Vote: 100-0
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Schmehl was nominated on November 27, 2012 by Barack Obama to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania vacated by Thomas Golden.[2] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:
| “ | These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench. They will serve the American people with integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.[4][5] | ” |
Schmehl was rated Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified by the American Bar Association. He had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 13, 2013 and you can find his Committee Questionnaire available here and his Questions for the Record available here.[6]
On June 13, 2013, the United States Senate confirmed Jeffrey L. Schmehl to an Article III post for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania with a vote of 100-0.[7][8]
2011 election
Schmehl was retained with a "yes" vote of 75.4%.[9]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2011
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The United Judicial System of Pennsylvania, "Common Pleas Judges," accessed August 6, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 11/27/2012
- ↑ Official Federal Judicial Center Biography of Judge Schmehl
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "President Obama Nominates Three to the United States District Court" November 27, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 113th Congress Nomination Materials
- ↑ 113th Congress Confirmations
- ↑ United States Periodic Press Gallery
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Unofficial Election Results - Court of Common Pleas, Retention
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