Joseph F. Weis
American lawyer and federal judge
Born
1923
103 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Appointed to the federal bench in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. Prior to judicial service, practiced law and held positions in the U.S. Attorney's Office. Contributed to legal education by serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Served as a federal judge from 1978
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter
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