LEGAL · PA · 1979-1980
Edward G. Biester Jr.
Attorney General · Republican · Pennsylvania
Background
Edward G. Biester Jr. served as Attorney General of Pennsylvania from 1979–1980 (1 year). Took office after Robert P. Kane; succeeded by Harvey Bartle III. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Dick Thornburgh.
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Others who held this office in Pennsylvania
- Dave Sunday (2025-present)
- Michelle Henry (2023-2025)
- Josh Shapiro (2017-2023)
- Bruce Beemer (2016-2017)
- Kathleen Kane (2013-2016)
- Linda Kelly (2011-2013)
- Tom Corbett (2005-2011)
- Mike Fisher (1997-2003)
- Ernie Preate (1989-1995)
- LeRoy S. Zimmerman (1981-1989)
- Harvey Bartle III (1980-1981)
- Robert P. Kane (1975-1979)
- Israel Packel (1973-1975)
- J. Shane Creamer (1971-1972)
- Fred Speaker (1970-1971)
- William C. Sennett (1967-1970)