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  Abraham, Lynne M.
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NameLynne M. Abraham
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
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Born January 31, 1941 (83 years)
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

District Attorney of Philadelphia 1991 - present Chief law enforcement officer for the City of Philadelphia; responsible for the prosecution of over 70,000 criminal cases yearly; oversee a professional staff of 300 assistant district attorneys and 275 support staff.

Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia 1980 - 1991 Presided over homicide and major felony trials.

Judge, Municipal Court of Philadelphia 1976 - 1980 Presided over misdemeanor criminal (90%) and civil (10%) cases.

Research Assistant to the Honorable Alexander F. Barbieri, 1974 - 1977 Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia and Court Administrator of Pennsylvania Researched and assisted in drafting three-volume work on Worker's Compensation.

Legislative Consultant, Council of the City of Philadelphia 1974 - 1976 Assisted Council in conducting investigations; drafted legislation; testified at public hearings; met with citizen's groups and revised portions of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.

Executive Director, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority 1972 - 1973 Responsible for over $100 million of urban renewal projects in Philadelphia including planning and condemnation work; managed staff of 400; testified before Council of the City of Philadelphia for Authority's budget and programs.

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office 1967 - 1972 of Philadelphia 1973 - 1974 Prosecuted and investigated violations of criminal law; assigned principally to major trial and homicide cases.

Attorney, Regional Counsel's Office, United States 1965 - 1967 Department of Housing and Urban Development Prepared federal loans, grants and contracts for urban renewal projects.

EDUCATION

Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia Juris Doctor, 1965
Temple University, Philadelphia Bachelor of Arts, 1962
Germantown High School, Philadelphia Graduated, 1958

TEACHING POSITIONS

Temple University School of Law Lecturer 1974 - 1998
Villanova University Visiting Lecturer 1981 - 1991
Institute of Paralegal Studies Lecturer 1976 - 1980
La Salle College Lecturer 1977 - 1978

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RACES
  05/19/2015 Mayor of Philadelphia - D Primary Lost 8.44% (-47.37%)
  11/08/2005 Philadelphia District Attorney Won 81.73% (+63.47%)
  05/17/2005 Philadelphia District Attorney - D Primary Won 55.79% (+11.58%)
  11/06/2001 Philadelphia District Attorney Won 72.09% (+56.37%)
  05/15/2001 Philadelphia District Attorney - D Primary Won 58.34% (+16.67%)
  11/04/1997 Philadelphia District Attorney Won 66.03% (+46.23%)
  11/02/1993 Philadelphia District Attorney Won 76.09% (+54.86%)
ENDORSEMENTS
PA Attorney General - D Primary - Apr 26, 2016 D John M. Morganelli
Philadelphia Mayor - D Primary - May 15, 2007 D Robert A. "Bob" Brady
PA State House 182 - D Primary - May 16, 2006 D Lawrence M. "Larry" Farnese Jr.
PA State House 175 - D Primary - May 16, 2006 D Terry Graboyes
PA Attorney General - D Primary - Apr 04, 2000 D John M. Morganelli