Background
Wood, Lawrence E. was born on July 26, 1936 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harold K. and Kathryn E. (Smith) Wood.
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Lawrence E. Wood
Lawrence E. Wood, American Judge. Bar: Pennsylvania, United States Court Appeals (western, eastern, middle districts). Member Chester County Republican Executive Committee, West Chester, 1969, 79-80; Chairman.Chester County Federal of Young Representatives, West Chester, 1969, Republican Area II, West Chester, 1979-1980. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1965.
Education
Colgate University (Bachelor of Arts). University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Laws).
Career
Assistant district attorney District Attorney' General’ s Office, County of Chester, 1966-1967;
assistant public defender Public Defender' General’ s Office, County of Chester, 1969-1970;
private practice, West Chester, 1965-1980;
judge, 15th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas, West Chester, since 1980;
president judge, 15th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas, West Chester, 1991-1995. Contractor County of Chester, West Chester, 1973-1980. President Legal Aid of Chester County.
Editor Chester County Law Reporter, West Chester.
Achievements
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Lawrence E. Wood has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Member Chester County Republican Executive Committee, West Chester, 1969, 79-80. Chairman.Chester County Federal of Young Representatives, West Chester, 1969, Republican Area II, West Chester, 1979-1980. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1965.
Interests
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Avocations: rugby, singing, teaching
