Faculty Profile for Dr. Peter Francis Gazda

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Dr. Peter Francis Gazda
Lecturer — Political Science
THH 355
phone: (512) 245-2143

Biography Section

Biography and Education

Judge Gazda was appointed to the position of Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration in 2005. Prior to this appointment he served as in-house council at USAA and was in private practice. After his undergraduate degree and before going to law school, he served approximately 5 years on active duty with the U.S.Navy. He then continued in the U.S.Naval Reserve for 22 years, retiring in 2004 as a navy captain (06). Judge also obtained a master's degree in Political Science to further his educational credentials in law and government.

Teaching Interests

U. S. government, primarily the distinction between the three branches, judicial process and constitutional law