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Judge Susan Paradise Baxter

Judge

District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania

Susan Paradise Baxter is a Judge on the District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania, serving since 2018. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2018. Education: B.A. from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus; M.A. from Temple University; J.D. from Temple University. Earlier federal service: District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania.

Court
District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
1995 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2017)

Education

  • B.A.Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (1978)
  • M.A.Temple University (1980)
  • J.D.Temple University (1983)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Pennsylvania (2018 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • Chief Magistrate JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Pennsylvania (2005 – 2009)
  • Magistrate JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Pennsylvania (1995 – 2018)
  • Court solicitor1994 – present
  • Private practice1983 – 1992
  • Teacher1978 – 1981

Cases before Judge Baxter

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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 Baxter will decide any matter.