James Knoll Gardner
1940–2017 · Allentown, PA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Judge | George W. Bush (Republican) | Oct 3, 2002 | Death, Apr 26, 2017 |
Education
- Yale University, B.A., 1962
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 1965
Professional Career
U.S. Navy law specialist, 1966-1967; U.S. Navy, JAG Corps, 1967-1969; U.S. Naval Reserve, JAG Corps, 1969-1993; Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1965-1966, 1969-1970; Private practice, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1970-1981; Solicitor, Lehigh County [Pennsylvania] Treasurer's Office, 1971-1977; Assistant district attorney, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1972-1981; first assistant district attorney, 1977-1981; Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County [Pennsylvania], 1981-2002