Robert N. Opel II
Robert N. Opel II was a judge with the United States bankruptcy court, Middle District of Pennsylvania. He was appointed to the court on September 28, 2006.[1] Opel's first term was extended by six months in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[2] From 2016 to 2019, Opel served as chief judge of the court.[3]
Education
Opel earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Oswego and a J.D. from Temple University.[4][5]
Career
Prior to joining the court, Opel worked at a private legal practice where his caseload was focused on bankruptcy matters. He was certified as a bankruptcy mediator in 1998, and from that time until 2006, he served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.[6]
See also
- United States bankruptcy court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Third Branch, Judicial Milestones: October 2006
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Phone communication with Judge Opel's office," September 24, 2020
- ↑ United States Courts, "Robert N. Opel II: Judicial Milestones," accessed March 23, 2021
- ↑ Judicial Practices and Procedures: Hon. Robert N. Opel II
- ↑ Judge Profile: Robert N. Opel, II
- ↑ Legal Span CLE Speaker Bio: Hon. Robert N. Opel II
Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
