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JUDGES HAVE ENORMOUS POWER

You decide who becomes a judge in Philadelphia. Who's best for the bench? Ask the Philadelphia Bar Association. Our Judicial Commission's objective, nonpartisan investigations rate candidates on their ability, integrity and judgment. Make an informed decision.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

NameRecommendation
Hon. Daniel D. McCafferyHighly Recommended

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

NameRecommendation
Hon. Timika LaneHighly Recommended
Hon. Patrick F. DuganRecommended

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

NameRecommendation
Hon. Matthew WolfRecommended

Court of Common Pleas

NameRecommendation
Chesley A. LightseyHighly Recommended
Hon. John R. Padova, Jr.Highly Recommended
Natasha Taylor-SmithHighly Recommended
Kay YuHighly Recommended
Wade AlbertRecommended
William BravemanRecommended
Jessica R. BrownRecommended
Melissa M. FrancisRecommended
Damaris L. GarciaRecommended
Hon. Kenneth L. JoelRecommended
Hon. Brian McLaughlinRecommended
Caroline M. TurnerRecommended
Hon. Tamika WashingtonRecommended
Samantha WilliamsRecommended
Joseph GreenNot Recommended
Qawi Adbul-RahmanNot Recommended

Municipal Court

NameRecommendation
Melissa M. FrancisRecommended
Colleen OsborneRecommended
Barbara ThomsonRecommended
Rania MajorNot Recommended