Soffel, Sara M., Judge.

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Judge Sara Soffel was the first woman to be appointed to the bench in Pennsylvania. She served on the Allegheny County Court from 1930 to 1941 then on the Court of Common Pleas until her retirement from the bench in 1962.

From the description of Judge Sara M. Soffel papers 1930-1951. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 39392443

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creatorOf Soffel, Sara M., Judge. Judge Sara M. Soffel papers 1930-1951. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
referencedIn Roessing, Jennie Bradley, 1882-1963. Papers of Jennie Bradley Roessing, 1887-1962. University of Pittsburgh
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Courts
Judgements, Criminal
Judges
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Active 1930

Active 1951

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