Seamus McCaffery
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Seamus P. McCaffery (born June 3, 1950) is an American retired Justice on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his election to the Supreme Court, he was a judge on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, and prior to that was a municipal court judge in Philadelphia. He was the judge at "Eagles Court", an ad hoc court created to deal with unruly fans at Philadelphia Eagles games.
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Honorable Seamus P. McCaffery | |
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Justice of Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 7, 2008 – October 27, 2014 | |
Preceded by | James J. Fitzgerald III |
Succeeded by | David Wecht |
Judge of Superior Court of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 4, 2004 – January 4, 2008 | |
Succeeded by | Robert A. Freedberg[1] |
Administrative Judge of Philadelphia County Municipal Court | |
In office 2001–2004 | |
Judge of Philadelphia County Municipal Court | |
In office 1993–2001 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1950-06-03) June 3, 1950 (age 74) Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Nationality | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
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Profession | Judge |
Website | Official Website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Marine Corps (1968–1985) Air Force (1985–2008) |
Years of service | 1968–2008 |
Rank | Captain (Marine Corps); Colonel (Air Force) |
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