Judge Timika Lane

Term

January 2024 to December 2033

Education

  • Rutgers-Camden University School of Law, J.D., 2000-2002
  • Widener School of Law, 1999-2000
  • Howard University, B.A., 1990-1994

Professional Experience

  • Chair, Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the National Bar Association Judicial Council
  • Co-Chair, PA Judicial and Legal Education Committee
  • Elected Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, 2023
  • Elected Judge, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 2013
  • Chief Legal Counsel to Senator Anthony H. Williams, Pennsylvania Senate, 2009-2013
  • Executive Director, Pennsylvania State Senate, State Government Committee, 2009-2013
  • Major Trial Attorney, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 2004-2009
  • Teacher, Prince George’s County, Maryland, 1995-1999
  • Commissioner, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, 2021-2024
  • Co-Chair, County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee, 2021-2024
  • Chairperson, Board of City Trust Committee of the Philadelphia Board of Judges, 2019-2023
  • Chair-Elect, Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the National Judicial Council

Memberships and Associations

  • Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Zone 1 Delegate 2021-2023
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
  • The Links, Inc., Delaware Valley Chapter
  • The National Coalition of 100 Black Women
  • The Black Brain Campaign

Awards and Honors

  • PLBC Crystal Bird Fauset Award – for trailblazing leadership and outstanding service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Champion Award – honoring her commitment to community revitalization and youth engagement.
  • Grands As Parents Phenomenal Woman Award – recognizing her advocacy for families and community empowerment.
  • Rutgers School of Law–Camden Distinguished Alumnae Award – celebrating her professional excellence and contributions to justice.
  • HERstory Resilience Award
  • City & State Pennsylvania Above & Beyond Exceptional Women Awards Keynote Speaker
  • “Phenomenal Woman,” Grands As Parents
  • “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom,” Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter