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Petrese B. Tucker
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | |
| Assumed office June 1, 2021 |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | |
| In office May 1, 2013 – July 31, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | J. Curtis Joyner |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence F. Stengel |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | |
| In office June 1, 2000 – June 1, 2021 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Thomas Newman O'Neill Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Kelley B. Hodge |
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Petrese Debré Brown
May 27, 1951 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Temple University (BA, JD) |
Petrese Debré Brown Tucker (born May 27, 1951) is a very important judge in the United States. She is a senior United States district judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. This means she helps make decisions in federal court cases.
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About Petrese B. Tucker
Petrese B. Tucker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has dedicated her life to the law and justice system.
Her Early Life and Education
Petrese Tucker went to Temple University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973. This is usually the first degree you get from a university.
After that, she continued her studies at Temple University School of Law. She earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1976. This is the degree you need to become a lawyer.
Her Career Path
After law school, Petrese Tucker worked as a law clerk. This means she helped a judge with their legal research and writing. She did this from 1976 to 1978.
She also worked as a private lawyer in Pennsylvania. From 1978 to 1986, she was an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia. In this role, she represented the government in criminal cases.
Later, she became a judge on the Court of Common Pleas. This is a state court in Pennsylvania. She served there from 1987 until 2000.
Becoming a Federal Judge
In 1999, President Bill Clinton chose Petrese Tucker to be a federal judge. This is called being "nominated." She was nominated for a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
The United States Senate then had to approve her nomination. They confirmed her on May 24, 2000. She officially became a judge on June 1, 2000.
Her Leadership Role
From May 1, 2013, to July 31, 2017, Judge Tucker served as the Chief Judge of her court. The Chief Judge is like the leader of the court. They manage the court's business and make sure everything runs smoothly.
On June 1, 2021, Judge Tucker took on "senior status." This means she can still hear cases, but she has a reduced workload. It's a way for experienced judges to continue serving.
Learn More
- List of African-American federal judges
- List of African-American jurists
- List of first women lawyers and judges in Pennsylvania
