Biography

07/18/1947 -

BROOKS, Wallis W., a Representative from Montgomery County; born, July 18, 1947; B.A., English, American University, 1969; graduated, Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law), 1973; Federal law clerk, Honorable John B. Hannum, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; prosecutor, United States Attorney's Office, Philadelphia (1975-1979); real estate agent; Assistant District Attorney, Narcotics and Firearms Unit, Montgomery County (2001-2002); elected as a Republican by Special Election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on February 12, 2002; Sworn-In, February 27, 2002 to serve the remaining 2001 term; unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House for the 2003 term; Assistant District Attorney, Domestic Violence Unit captain, Montgomery County (2003-2013).