Joseph Williams at a glance
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Joseph Williams
Former Judge District Court · North Carolina District Court
Joseph Williams — North Carolina District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Joseph K. Williams, III is a former judge of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, appointed in 2008 and serving until 2024
- Joseph K. Williams, III held the role of a judge in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania from October 7, 2008, when he was appointed by then–Governor Edward G. Rendell, until his departure in 2024
Education
Additional information
- In 2019, Williams was retained in his judicial seat with 75.3% of the vote in a retention election
- Before joining the court, Williams spent 24 years as an attorney in private practice in Manchester, Pennsylvania
- focusing on real estate development, international transactions, and criminal matters
- Also associated with the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas’ Orphans’ Court
- He has been active in community and cultural pursuits, including property development, collecting Persian and Caucasian carpets, and dog breeding in Schutzhund competitions
- Born and raised in Manchester, PA, Williams attended public schools in Pittsburgh and grew up on a farm in Verona.
Sources
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
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