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Robert F. Kelly Jr.

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Biography

Born 1935 in Rosemont, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 1, 1987, to a seat vacated by Donald W. VanArtsdalen. Confirmed by the Senate on June 25, 1987, and received commission on June 26, 1987. Assumed senior status on July 17, 2001.

Education:
Villanova University, B.S., 1957
Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1960

Professional Career:
Private practice, Media, Pennsylvania, 1961-1962, 1964-1976
Private practice, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1962-1964
Clerk, Hon. Francis J. Catania, Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County [Pennsylvania], 1964-1972
Prothonotary, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 1972-1976
Chairman, Delaware County [Pennsylvania] Republican Executive Committee, 1972-1985
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County [Pennsylvania], 1976-1987

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Current
Assumed senior status on July 17, 2001.
Judge
Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County [Pennsylvania]
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Chairman
Delaware County [Pennsylvania] Republican Executive Committee
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Prothonotary
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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Attorney
Private practice, Media, Pennsylvania
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Clerk
Hon. Francis J. Catania, Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County [Pennsylvania]
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Attorney
Private practice, Chester, Pennsylvania
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Education
Temple University
LL.B. (1960)
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Villanova University
B.S. (1957)
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
11613 U.S. Courthouse
601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1797
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Telephone: (215) 597-0736