Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Joseph D. O’Keefe (Ret.) served as a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. O’Keefe was elected to the bench in 1983. He retired in 2014.


Over the course of his judicial career, O’Keefe presided as the Administrative Judge for the Orphans’ Court (2000 to 2014).


O’Keefe earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s University in 1966. He then completed a J.D. at Duquesne University School of Law in 1973.


After graduating from law school, O’Keefe began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Philadelphia Office of the District Attorney. He served in that capacity until 1983, at which time he joined the Philadelphia Housing Authority as its general counsel.


His memberships have included the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Lawyers Club of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges, the American Judges Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He also sat as a board member for the Jenkins Law Library.


O’Keefe is a veteran of the United States Army. He served from 1966 to 1969, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

On August 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2013

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2021

On April 3, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2021

On August 4, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Aug 04, 2011

Status

PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2021

On July 8, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2011

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2021

On July 7, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2011

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2021

On July 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2011

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2021

On June 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2021

On June 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2011

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2021

On June 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2011

Status

PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2021

On May 16, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2011

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2021

On May 10, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2021

On May 4, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2011

Status

ORDER ENTERED - FINAL DISPOS

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2021

On April 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2011

Status

ORDER ENTERED - FINAL DISPOS

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2021

On March 2, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Mar 02, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2021

On March 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2011

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2021

On March 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2011

Status

PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2021

On February 4, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2011

Status

PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2021

On February 2, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2011

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2021

On February 1, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2011

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2021

On January 12, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2011

Status

PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2021

On January 6, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2011

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2021

On January 4, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2011

Status

PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2021

On December 8, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Dec 08, 2010

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2021

On December 3, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Joseph D. O'Keefe presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2010

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Joseph D. O'Keefe

Court

Philadelphia County

County

Philadelphia County, PA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2021

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