Biography

Sunday, May 2, 1875 - Tuesday, May 17, 1955

Owen Roberts graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania in 1895. Three years later he began a prosperous private law practice in Philadephia after completing his legal eduation at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Roberts was a replacement nominee to the Supreme Court. His name was sent to the Senate after the defeat of John J. Parker's nomination in May 1930.

Roberts returned to the University of Pennsylania following his retirement from the Court. Roberts taught and served as dean.

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