Background
Miller grew up in Connecticut and intended to pursue a military career.
Miller grew up in Connecticut and intended to pursue a military career.
He enlisted in the Army National Guard after high school but was honorably discharged after receiving a severe leg injury. Miller then enrolled in the AmeriCorps program and worked with disadvantaged youths. He then furthered his studies, receiving a bachelor"s degree from Western Connecticut State University, and subsequently earning a job as the director of a youth camp.
Miller pursued juris doctor from Catholic University.
Upon moving to Pennsylvania, he took a job with the Allegheny County public defender"s office. At the time of his election to the Pennsylvania House, he served as an assistant solicitor in the Allegheny County law department.