Leon A. King, II
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| Leon A. King, II | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| Title: | Judicial candidate |
| Personal History | |
| Bachelors: | University of Massachusetts, 1988 |
| Law School: | Temple University, School of Law, 1991 |
| Candidate 2011: | |
| Candidate for: | Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Election information 2011: | |
| Incumbent: | No |
| Primary date: | May 17, 2011 |
| Primary vote: | 1.2% |
| Candidate 2013: | |
| Candidate for: | Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Election information 2013: | |
| Incumbent: | No |
| Primary date: | 5/21/2013 |
| Election date: | 11/5/2013 |
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Leon A. King II is a 2013 candidate for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.[1] He ran unsuccessfully for the position in 2011.[2]
Elections
2013
King is running for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas and will compete in the May 21st primary.[1]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2013
2011
King ran for an open seat on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. He lost the Democratic party primary to a number of candidates on May 17. He received 1.2% of the vote in the Democratic primary. [2] He only filed with the Democratic party.[3]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2011
Education
King earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Massachusetts in 1988 and his J.D. from the Temple University, School of Law in 1991.[4]
Career
- 2009-Present: Attorney, Law Offices of Leon A. King II
- 2009-Present: Associate Teaching Professor, Drexel University
- 2008-2009: City Council, City of Philadelphia
- 2002-2008: Commissioner, Philadelphia Prison System
- 1997-2002: General Counsel, Philadelphia Prison System
- 1993-2002: Deputy City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia - Law Department
- 1991-1993: Assistant City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia - Law Department[4]
Awards and associations
- 2010: Dedicated Service Award, Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library
- 2008: Kiyoshi Kuromiya Award, AIDS Education Month, Philadelphia FIGHT
- 2008: Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, United States Congress
- 2008: Certificate of Congratulations, Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- 2007: Citation of Recognition, City Council of Philadelphia
- 2007: Appreciation Award, The Brothers of Flight 93
- 2007: Appreciation Award, City of Philadelphia Prison System Asian Planning Committee
- 2007: Sharpshooter, Glock 17, City of Philadelphia Prison System Training Academy
- 2006: Certificate of Appreciation, United States Army, Freedom Team Salute
- 2005: Recognition Award, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Criminology
- 2005: Equal Justice Award, Community Legal Services
- 2005: Youth Champion Award, School District of Philadelphia, Pennypack House School
- 2004: Certificate of Congratulations, Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania[4]
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