Schmehl, Jeffrey L. Born 1955 in Reading, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Thomas M. Golden. Confirmed by the Senate on June 13, 2013, and received commission on June 25, 2013. Education: Dickinson College, B.A., 1977 University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Assistant public defender, Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1980-1981 Assistant district attorney, Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1981-1986 Private practice, West Reading, Pennsylvania, 1981-1986 Private practice, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1986-1997 Solicitor, Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1989-1997 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Berks County [Pennsylvania], 1998-2013; president judge, 2007-2013