Joseph F. Leeson Jr.
b. 1955 · Allentown, PA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Judge | Barack Obama (Democratic) | Dec 5, 2014 | — |
Education
- DeSales University, B.A., 1977
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1980
Professional Career
Private practice, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1980-2014; Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, 1981-2014; Office of the Solicitor, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1985-2013; Personnel Appeals Board solicitor, 1985-1990; Industrial Development Authority solicitor, 1991-2004; General Purpose Authority solicitor, 2004-2013; Solicitor's Office, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1991-2003; city council solicitor, 1991-1998; city solicitor, 1998-2003; Solicitor, East Allen Township, Pennsylvania, 2006-2014; Tax hearing officer, Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, 2011-2014; Alternative zoning solicitor, Borough of Bangor, Pennsylvania, 2011-2014; Solicitor, Board of Ethics, Easton, Pennsylvania, 2013-2014