Washington, D.C. – Today, Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey proudly announced President Biden’s nomination of Keli Neary to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Neary, a distinguished attorney, will sit in Harrisburg if confirmed.
“Keli Neary’s professional journey is one of resilience and integrity, and her extensive law career has prepared her to level up to the federal bench,” said Senator Fetterman. “Her work in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, where she led the Civil Law Division, has been marked by a tireless defense of the Constitution and the rights of Pennsylvanians. I am confident she will serve the people of Pennsylvania with distinction.”
“Keli Neary’s extensive experience serving our Commonwealth make her well-qualified to serve the Middle District of Pennsylvania as a district court judge,” said Senator Casey. “From her years of experience at the Pennsylvania State Police to her years in the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General—including her current role as Chief of the Civil Law Division for Pennsylvania’s Office of the Attorney General—Keli has served a vital role in keeping Pennsylvania communities safe and fighting for equal justice for all. I look forward to her swift confirmation by the Senate.”
Keli Neary earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 2003 and graduated from Widener Commonwealth School of Law in Harrisburg in 2006. To fund her education, she worked part-time as a dietary aide and kitchen supervisor at the Laurel View Village Assisted Living Facility.
Neary’s career began as a law clerk for the Honorable C. Joseph Rehkamp of the 41st Judicial District Court of Common Pleas of Pennsylvania. From 2007 to 2012, she served as Assistant Counsel for the Pennsylvania State Police in Harrisburg.
Neary’s career includes 12 years of service in the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where she has led the Civil Law Division since 2019. This division is responsible for defending the constitutionality of Pennsylvania laws and representing Pennsylvania agencies, officials, and employees in both federal and state courts. Her previous roles within the OAG include Deputy Attorney General (2012 – 2016), Senior Deputy Attorney General (2016 – 2018), and Chief of the Civil Litigation Section (2018 – 2019). Neary has served under both Republican and Democratic administrations, showcasing her nonpartisan commitment to justice.
