JUdge PETER C. economus | Profile

JUdge PETER C. economus | Profile

Education: The Ohio State University, 1961-62; Youngstown State University, bachelor of arts, 1967; University of Akron Law School, law degree, 1970.

Government position: Staff attorney, Mahoning County Legal Assistance Association, 1971-72.

Private law practice: Partner, Economus, Economus & Economus, 1972-82.

Previous judgeship: Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, 1982-1995.

Current position: U.S. District Judge since 1995.

Other activities: Eastern Orthodox Men’s Society, Order of AHEPA.

Honors and awards: Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association Golden Gavel Award for Service on Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, 1995; The Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center Great Communicator Award, 1995; Alumni Award, University of Akron Law School, 1996; Ellis Island Medal of Honor, 1999; First recipient, YSU Arts and Sciences Alumni Award, 2000.

Source: Judge Peter C. Economus