Background
LEONARD, JOE was born on March 17, 1919 in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States.
LEONARD, JOE was born on March 17, 1919 in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States.
Wake Forest College (Bachelor of Arts, 1940). University of North Carolina (Juris Doctor, 1947). Chairman, Davidson County Board of Elections, 1950-1952.
Judge, Davidson County Court, 1956-1960.
Working as a partner of LEONARD, BELL & PENRY. Admitted to the bar, 1947, North Carolina. 1976, United States. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina. 1978, United States. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
1981, United States.
Supreme Court.
Davidson County and North Carolina Bar Associations. 22nd Judicial District and The North Carolina State Bars.