Paul Ramon Matia

Background

Matia, Paul Ramon was born on October 2, 1937 in Cleveland. Son of Leo Clemens and Irene Elizabeth (Linkert) Matia.

Education

Bachelor, Case Western Reserve U., 1959; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1962.

Career

Law clerk, Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, 1963-1966; judge, Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, 1985-1991; assistant attorney general, State of Ohio, Cleveland, 1966-1969; administrative assistant to attorney general, State of Ohio, Columbus, 1969-1970; senator, Ohio State Senate, Columbus, 1971-1975, 79-83; partner, Hadley, Matia, Mills & MacLean Company, Legal Professional Association, Cleveland, 1975-1984; judge, United States District Court (northern district) Ohio, 1991-1999; chief district judge, United States District Court (northern district) Ohio, since 1999.

Achievements

• Paul Ramon Matia has been listed as a reputable Federal judge, chief district judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Candidate Lieutenant Governor Republican Primary, 1982, Ohio Supreme Court, 1988. Vice chairman of the executive committee Cuyahoga County Republican Organisation, Cleveland, 1971-1984. Member FBA, American Judicature Society, Ohio Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association (President's award 1988), Cuyahoga County Bar Association, Club at Society Center.

Connections

Married Nancy Arch Van Meter, January 2, 1993.

Father:

Leo Clemens Matia

Mother:

Irene Elizabeth (Linkert) Matia

Spouse:

Nancy Arch Van Meter