Padova was born in
Philadelphia. He received an
Artium Baccalaureus degree from
Villanova University in 1956 and a
Juris Doctor from
Temple University School of Law in 1959. He was in private practice in Philadelphia from 1960 to 1992, also serving in the
United States Army,
United States Army National Guard of
New Jersey from 1959 to 1964 and in the
United States Army Reserve, JAG Corps from 1964 to 1968.
Federal judicial service On November 5, 1991, Padova was nominated by President
George H. W. Bush to a new seat on the
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania created by 104 Stat. 5089. He was confirmed by the
United States Senate on March 13, 1992, and received his commission on March 18, 1992. He assumed
senior status on February 11, 2008. ==References==