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Judge John William Murphy

Judge

District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania

John William Murphy served as Judge on the District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania from 1946 to 1962. The appointment came from Harry Truman in 1946. Education: B.A. from University of Pennsylvania.

Court
District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Harry Truman
Active
1946 – 1962
Party
Democratic

Education

  • B.A.University of Pennsylvania (1926)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, M.D. Pennsylvania (1946 – 1962) — appointed by Harry Truman
  • U.S. representative from Pennsylvania1943 – 1946
  • Assistant district attorney1934 – 1941
  • Private practice1929 – 1943

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Murphy will decide any matter.