Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Jeffrey K. Sprecher is a judge for the Berks County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was elected to the bench on November 5, 1991.


Over the course of his judicial career, Sprecher has held assignments in the Juvenile Division, the Civil Division, and the Criminal Division.


Sprecher earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Kutztown University (1972) and a master’s degree in public administration from Marywood University (1976). He spent the next several years working as a research planner with the Pennsylvania Governor’s Justice Commission (1972 to 1975) as well as an assistant court administrator for the Berks County Court of Common Pleas (1976 to 1982). Then, in 1982, he completed a J.D. at Widener University Delaware Law School.


After graduating from law school, Sprecher opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner. During this time, he taught law and judicial management courses at Albright College, Alvernia University, St. Joseph’s University, and the Reading Area Community College.


He is the author of “Justice or Just This? A Constitutional Trespass.”

Recent Cases by Hon. Jeffrey K. Sprecher

On August 25, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2025

On August 3, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2022

Status

Judgment on Award

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2025

On June 9, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2022

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2026

On May 20, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2022

Status

Judgment on Award

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2025

On April 1, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2025

On March 18, 2022 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2026

On November 22, 2021 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Appeals

Matter Type

General Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2024

On April 30, 2021 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2025

On April 19, 2021 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2021

Status

Summary Judgment

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2026

On March 26, 2021 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2021

Status

Judgment on Award

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 02, 2025

On February 28, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2019

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 27, 2025

On February 22, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2019

Status

Judgment on Award

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2025

On December 29, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2026

On October 15, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2025

On February 15, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2018

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 15, 2025

On August 30, 2017 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2017

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2024

On July 31, 2015 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2015

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 23, 2024

On March 4, 2015 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 27, 2025

On February 8, 2007 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Berks County. Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2007

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Berks County

County

Berks County, PA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2025