Linda L. Kelly
Linda L. Kelly | |
|---|---|
| 47th Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office May 27, 2011 – January 15, 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Tom Corbett |
| Preceded by | Tom Corbett[a] |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Kane |
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania | |
| In office April 28, 2001 – September 18, 2001 | |
| Nominated by | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Harry Litman |
| Succeeded by | Mary Beth Buchanan |
| In office August 1, 1997 – October 22, 1998 | |
| Nominated by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Frederick Thieman |
| Succeeded by | Harry Litman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Linda Lee Kelly Duquesne University School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
Linda Lee Kelly (born May 20, 1949) is an
elected
successor, took office in 2013.
Education
Kelly is a graduate of
Duquesne University School of Law
.
Legal career
Kelly was an assistant
Pennsylvania Senate on May 23, 2011.[4] Kelly was the first woman to serve as state attorney general since Anne Alpern left office in 1961.[5]
Personal life
Kelly and her husband Paul have one daughter, Kate.[6]
See also
References
- State Senate.
- ^ Pitz, Marylynne. "1st woman takes over as U.S. attorney." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: August 2, 1997. p. A-7.
- ^ The Pennsylvania Manual, 2011, p. 4-26.
- ^ O'Brien, John (2011-05-24). "Pennsylvania Has New Attorney General". LegalNewsline. LegalNewsline.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-28. Retrieved 2011-06-02.
The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed Gov. Tom Corbett's new choice to be attorney general Monday in a unanimous vote. Linda Kelly was picked by Corbett, the former attorney general in his first year as governor, in February. She will replace interim attorney general William Ryan and serve the rest of Corbett's term, having promised not to run for the position in the 2012 election.
- ^ Linda L. Kelly becomes Pennsylvania Attorney General Archived 2012-09-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Corbett Nominates Attorney General
- ^ "Linda L. Kelly becomes PA Attorney General". Coudy News. May 31, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2011.