Judge Ellen Ceisler
Term
January 2018 to December 2027
Education
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D.,1986
- Temple University, B.A., 1979
- Montgomery County Community College, A.A., 1977
Professional Experience
- Elected a Judge of the Commonwealth Court, 2017
- Elected a Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 2007 (Major Civil Trial Division, 2014-2017; Civil Motions Court, 2013-2014; Criminal Trial Division, 2008-2012)
- Director, Philadelphia City Controller’s Special Investigations and Fraud Unit, 2006
- Consultant, Philadelphia School District, 2005-2006
- Director, Philadelphia Police Department Office of Integrity and Accountability, 2000-2005
- Deputy Director, Philadelphia Police Department Office of Integrity and Accountability, 1997
- Special Advisor to the Sheriff, Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff, 1992-94
- Associate, Zarwin & Baum, P.C., 1990-92
- Investigative Producer, WCAU-News (CBS), 1988-90
- Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, 1986-88
- Administrator, University City Housing Company, 1979-83
Memberships and Associations
- Anti Defamation League, Former Executive Board Member
- Support Center for Child Advocates, Former Board Member and pro-bono attorney
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Hearing Committee Member
- Leadership, Inc.
- New Leash On Life USA, Former Board Member and active participant
- Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Member
- First Judicial District Committee on the Board of Revision of Taxes and Board of View, Former Co-Chair