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Golden, Thomas M.

Born November 1, 1947, in Pottsville, PA
Died July 31, 2010, in Reading, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 25, 2006, to a seat vacated by Franklin Van Antwerpen. Confirmed by the Senate on May 4, 2006, and received commission on June 13, 2006. Service terminated on July 31, 2010, due to death.

Education:
Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1969
Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law), J.D., 1972

Professional Career:

Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1972-2006