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Edward Biester
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Edward G. Biester circa 1975
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| Judge of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas (Seventh Judicial District) | |
| In office 1980 – 2006 Senior Judge: 2001-2006 |
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| 38th Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 16, 1979 – May 20, 1980 |
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| Governor | Richard Thornburgh |
| Preceded by | J. Justin Blewitt Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Bartle III |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 8th district |
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| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Willard S. Curtin |
| Succeeded by | Peter H. Kostmayer |
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Edward George Biester Jr.
January 5, 1931 Trevose, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Wesleyan University (BS) Temple University (JD) |
Edward George Biester Jr. (born January 5, 1931) is a retired American politician and judge. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania. He also served as the Pennsylvania Attorney General and later as a judge.
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Early Life and Education
Edward Biester Jr. was born on January 5, 1931. He grew up in Trevose, Pennsylvania.
School Days
He went to George School in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from there in 1948.
College and Law School
After high school, he attended Wesleyan University. He earned his degree in 1952. Later, he studied law at Temple University School of Law. He finished his law studies in 1955.
A Career in Public Service
Edward Biester Jr. dedicated many years to serving the public. He worked in different important roles.
Starting in Law
From 1958 to 1964, Biester worked as an Assistant District Attorney. This job meant he helped the main prosecutor for Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He worked to bring legal cases against people accused of crimes.
Serving in Congress
In 1966, Edward Biester was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Pennsylvania's 8th district. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served five terms in Congress, from 1967 to 1977. He chose not to run for reelection in 1976.
Becoming Attorney General
After his time in Congress, Biester took on another big role. From 1979 to 1980, he was the Pennsylvania Attorney General. This position is the chief law enforcement officer for the state. The Attorney General gives legal advice to the state government. They also represent the state in legal matters.
A Judge for Many Years
In 1980, Biester became a judge. He served on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. This court handles many different types of legal cases. He was a judge there until 2006. From 2001 to 2006, he also served as a senior judge.
Later Career and Activities
Even after his long career, Edward Biester continued to be involved in important work.
Military Justice Role
Since 2003, he has been part of the Office of Military Commissions. This office is within the United States Department of Defense. It helps handle legal cases for certain military matters. In 2004, he was appointed to the United States Court of Military Commission Review. This court reviews decisions made by military commissions.
Helping Resolve Disputes
In 2007, Biester joined an organization called JAMS. This group helps people solve legal disagreements without going to court. He worked as a full-time mediator and arbitrator. This means he helped people find fair solutions to their problems.
