Judge Gail A. Weilheimer, an Abington resident and former Abington Township commissioner (2005-2009), has been nominated by President Joe Biden to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
If confirmed for the lifetime appointment by the U.S. Senate, she will fill the seat left open by the May death of Judge Gene E.K. Pratter, an appointee of former President George W. Bush.
From the statement, which describes each of Biden’s nominations as “extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution”:
Judge Gail A. Weilheimer has been a judge on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Norristown, Pennsylvania since 2014. Previously, Judge Weilheimer worked as a senior counsel at Wisler Pearlstine, LLP in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania from 2006 to 2013 and as a litigation associate at Frank & Rosen LLP in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2006. From 2004 to 2008, Judge Weilheimer served as an elected Commissioner for Abington Township, Pennsylvania. In 2002, Judge Weilheimer worked as an associate at Abrahams, Loewenstein and Bushman, P.C. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before that, she served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office from 1995 to 2002. Judge Weilheimer received her J.D. in 1995 and her B.A. in 1992, both from Hofstra University.
Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman published a statement on Weilheimer’s nomination today as well.
“Judge Weilheimer has served the people of Southeastern Pennsylvania for decades, bringing to the table a wealth of experience ranging from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office to Abington Township Commissioner to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas,” said Senator Casey. “She is a committed public servant with the skill, character, and integrity to serve the people of the Eastern District. I look forward to voting to confirm her swiftly.”
“Judge Weilheimer has served our commonwealth with distinction as a judge on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas for more than a decade, where she has demonstrated a rock-solid commitment to the rule of law and the pursuit of justice for all Pennsylvanians. I am particularly proud of her attention and dedication to helping address the needs of Pennsylvanians dealing with mental health challenges who become involved with the justice system. A former prosecutor, Judge Weilheimer has dedicated her career to public service, and I applaud President Biden for nominating her to continue her service as a judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania,” said Senator Fetterman.
According to a statement released by the White House on Wednesday, July 3, this will be President Biden’s 52nd round of nominees for federal judicial positions, bringing the number of announced federal judicial nominees to 251.
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