STATE LEVEL JUDGES JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Vote for 3; Term 10 years DEMOCRATIC: David Wecht—Pittsburgh, PA Indiana Township Education: 1984, Yale University, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa; 1987 Yale Law School, J.D. Occupation: Judge, Pennsylvania Superior Court (elected January 2011) Qualifications: Judge, Allegheny Common Pleas (2003-2011) Family Division Administrator; Allegheny Register of Wills (1998-2003); Vice Chair, Pennsylvania Democratic Party (1998-2001); “Highly Recommended,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Kevin M. Dougherty, Newtown, Philadelphia, PA Education: 1985, Temple University, B.A.;1987, Antioch School of Law, J.D. Occupation: Administrative Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Trial Division Qualifications: Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia (6 years); Partner, Marino & Dougherty LLP (6 years); Judge, Philadelphia Court of Common Please (13 years); Administrative Judge, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Family Division (9 years). Christine Donohue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. Education: 1974, East Stroudsburg University, B.A.; 1980, Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. Occupation: Superior Court Judge Qualifications: 27 years practicing law; Superior Court Judge, 2008-present; Highly recommended, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Served Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline, Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania, Lawyer Disciplinary Board of Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners. REPUBLICAN: Judy Olson, Wexford, PA—Franklin Park Education: 1979, St. Francis University, B.A. Magna Cum Laude; 1982, Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. (Class Rank-2/91) Occupation: Judge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania Qualifications: Judge of Superior Court, 5 years; Judge of Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, 1 year; Practicing Attorney, 26 years; Highly Recommended by Pennsylvania Bar Association . Mike George, Gettysburg, PA—Cumberland Township Education: 1981, Washington & Jefferson, B.A.; 1985, Dickinson School of Law, J.D. Occupation: President Judge, 51st Judicial District Court of Common Pleas (Adams County) Qualifications: 10 years general practice; 6 years District Attorney; 15+ years as trial judge; Recognized by the PA Conference of State Trial Judges for significant contribution to the legal system. Anne Covey, New Hope, PA—Upper Makefield Education: 1984, Widener University School of Law, J.D.; 1981, University of Delaware, B.A. Occupation: Judge of the Commonwealth Court Qualifications: Judge of the Commonwealth Court, 3 years; Board Member, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (first woman to serve on the board), 9 years; Attorney in private practice, 27 years. INDEPENDENT: Paul Panepinto Education: 1971, Villanova University, B.A.; 1979 Villanova University,M.A.in Political Science; 1976, Widener University Law School of Delaware Occupation: Judge, Court of Common Pleas Qualifications: I spent 10 years in Family Court with 5 years of Administrative experience as the Administrative Judge of Family Court. 10 years in the Trial Division as a team leader in Motions Court, Complex litigation and Mass Torts Program, and trial judge for numerous jury and non-jury trials. I also spent overall 5 years doing Criminal case trials for juvenile delinquency and adult criminal felony waiver trials where I now preside. JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Vote for 1; Term 10 years DEMOCRATIC: Alice Beck Dubow, Philadelphia, PA—Philadelphia Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.S.1981; University of Pennsylvania School of Law, J.D. 1984 Occupation: Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County Qualifications: Trial Court Judge, 8 years; Lawyer, 2 years REPUBLICAN: Emil Giordano, Bethlehem, PA—Hanover Township Education: 1982 Moravian College, B.A.; 1985 Villanova University School of Law, J.D. Occupation: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County Qualifications: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, 2003-present JUDGE OF THE COMMONWEALTH COURT DEMOCRATIC: . Michael Wojcik, Pittsburgh, PA—Fox Chapel Borough Education: 1986, Juniata College; 1989, Pitt Law School, cum laude Occupation: Senior Counsel, Clark Hill PLC Qualifications: Municipal practice; Member, University of Pittsburgh Law Review, Vols. 49 and 50; Solicitorships: Allegheny County Controller (2000-2003); Allegheny County Airport Authority ( 2012-present); Bar Ratings: “Recommended” (PBA); “Highly Recommended” (ACBA). REPUBLICAN: Paul Lalley, Pittsburgh, PA—Upper St. Clair Twp. Education: 1993; B.A. University of Pennsylvania; 1996 Dickinson School of Law of the PA State University, J.D. Occupation: Senior Associate Attorney-Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C. Pittsburgh, PA Qualifications: District Attorney, 8 years; awarded for leadership by PA Bar Association—Recommended rating; Allegheny County Bar Association— Highly Recommended Rating. COUNTY LEVEL JUDGES JUDGE OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS VOTE FOR 1; TERM 10YEARS DEMOCRATIC: Julia Malloy-Good REPUBLICAN: Allison Bell Royer COUNTY COMMISSIONER VOTE FOR 2; TERM 4 YEARS DEMOCRATIC: Kathi Cozzone Bill Scott REPUBLICAN: Terence Farrell Michelle H. Kichline Education: Conestoga High School, Berwyn University of Pennsylvania BA Political Science Temple University JD Current Occupation: County Commissioner Qualifications for Office: Tredyffrin Township Zoning Hearing Board, Chair Tredyffrin Township Supervisor, Chair DRPA Commissioner DVRPC Chester County Representative TMACC Board Member GVFTMA Board Member West Chester BID Board Member Fellow, Temple University School of Public Policy ROW OFFICES DISTRICT ATTORNEY VOTE FOR 1; TERM 4 YEARS DEMOCRATIC: Tom Purl Education: Jurist Doctorate –Widener University Bachelors in Business Administration, University of Maryland Associates Degree-Georgia Military Academy Current Occupation: Practicing Attorney Qualifications for Office: Trial Attorney – 26 years Federal Court Certified 20 year Army Veteran Drill Sgt. – 3 years Meritorious Service 2 Army Commendations REPUBLICAN: Thomas P. Hogan Education: Dartmouth College; University of Virginia School of Law Current Occupation: Chester County District Attorney Qualifications for Office: Former Federal and Local Prosecutor Former Partner in Private Firm Led Chester County to the Forefront of Prosecutor’s Offices across PA SHERIFF VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 4 YEARS DEMOCRATIC: James Bell Education: BA Degree FBI National Academy 113 Current Occupation: Substitute Teacher with Chester Co Intermediate Unit Qualifications for Office: 37 years of law enforcement experience Active in the community Long-time resident of West Chester Area Numerous leadership positions FBI National Academy US Air Force Veteran REPUBLICAN: Carolyn Bunny Welsh Education: Upper Darby High School Temple – School of Criminal Justice National Sheriffs Institute Current Occupation: Sheriff of Chester County Qualifications for Office: I have had the honor of serving the citizens of Chester County for fifteen years. Under my leadership the Sheriffs Office is highly regarded and has received numerous awards. PROTHONOTARY VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 4 YEARS DEMOCRATIC: Tisha Mae Brown REPUBLICAN: Matt Holliday REGISTER OF WILLS VOTE FOR 1; TERM 4 YEARS DEMOCRATIC: Lani F. Frank REPUBLICAN: Terri Clark Education: Attended University of Maryland Current Occupation: Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans Court Qualifications for Office: Current Register of Wills’ Clerk of Orphans Court with four years experience West Chester Area School Board Director for 12 years RECORDER OF DEEDS VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 4 YEARS DEMOCRATIC: Hans Van Mol REPUBLICAN: Rick Loughery MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 6 YEARS DISTRICT 15-1-02 CROSSFILED: Thomas Tartaglio Education: West Chester University, BS Criminal Justice 1994 Minor concentration in Sociology Delaware Co. Municipal Police Academy 1995 Minor Judiciary Certification by Administration Office of Pennsylvania Courts 2008 Current Occupation: Magisterial District Court Judge 15-1-02 Qualifications for Office:* Life long resident of Magisterial District * 12 year of Chester County law enforcement experience and 6 years of judicial as a current district judge. *Thoroughly knowledgeable with the responsibility of the court’s role as it pertains to the service and protection of the community. DISTRICT 15-1-03 CROSSFILED: Gregory Hines Sr. Education: Coatesville HS; West Chester University; US Army Reserves Current Occupation: Magisterial District Judge Qualifications for Office: I am the current Sitting Judge DISTRICT 15-1-04 DEMOCRATIC: Jon Long Education: Temple University Beasley School of Law West Chester University Current Occupation: Assistant District Attorney Qualifications for Office: Assistant District Attorney University area Neighborhood Task Force West Chester Comprehensive Plan Task Force REPUBLICAN: Marian Thayer Vito Education: Villanova University School of Law, JD 1987 Pitzer College, BA Philosophy 1082 Current Occupation: Attorney Qualifications for Office: Fall, 2014 Attended PA Court system’s month long course in Harrisburg that prepares Magisterial District Judges for office; Former Prosecutor, Trial Division, Chester Co. DA’s office; National Center on Prosecution and Child Abuse; National College of District Attorneys DISTRICT 15-1-05 CROSSFILED: Grover E. Koon Education: Cheyney University, BA in Public Administration; West Chester University MS in Criminal Justice Current Occupation: Magisterial District Judge for 11 years disposed of over 66,000 cases and performed over 400 weddings Qualifications for Office; Served