dup 110 /G6E put font-size: 16px; Philadelphia Bar rating: Highly recommended. He has a prolific Twitter presence and often visits the electronics mecca to charge his phone and update his accounts. position: absolute; .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } dup 223 /GDF put On the last page of your ballot, youll be asked if the following incumbent judges should be retained for another term. margin-right: 10px; dup 55 /G37 put font-weight: 300; .results_table_container { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { A Democratic Committeeperson since 2017, she ran unsuccessfully for judge in 2017 and 2019. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community. dup 171 /GAB put Grant and his attorney plan to appeal their case to a jury. dup 205 /GCD put Craig M. Washington. currentfile eexec .outer_percentage {

} dup 179 /GB3 put (267) 299-7661. school district closed to mourn passing, 2 dead, 1 critical after 16 shots fired inside Philly restaurant, Idaho murders suspect wrote of 'delusions of grandeur' in online forum, Family believes lawyer was 'victim of a brutal crime' in Mexico, Filipino food cart Tabachoy gets new home in South Philly, Incriminating Google searches revealed in missing MA mom case, Flyers' Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night, Iconic South Jersey diner to be replaced by car wash, Lower Merion police release video of controversial traffic stop, Young carjacking suspects target South Philly auto shop, cafe workers, Polar bear kills woman, boy in remote Alaska village. Current position: Law Office of Michael Lambert LLC. dup 241 /GF1 put } Washington had asked that the photo be removed twice before turning down the photo, according to officials. Read his full questionnaire. .results_row td:first-child { dup 77 /G4D put Public policy. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Officer Michael Levin, who arrested Grant after twice warning him to vacate the premises, testified that Grant was yelling as he was taken away in handcuffs. Grant owns an iPhone and jokes that he's on the "family plan" with God and the Holy Ghost. dup 35 /G23 put display: inline-block; They set the bar: Judges can make and use their rulings to amplify issues, like prison overcrowding and criminal justice reform. It's the same room where Pawlowski stood for roll call just hours before his murder. Joffie Pittman is a judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court in Pennsylvania. dup 108 /G6C put Washington DC Regional Office: Washington DC Regional Office 1901 S. Bell Street Suite 950 Arlington, Virginia 22202 map / directions (703) 756-6250 - telephone (703) 756-7112 - fax washingtonregionaloffice@mspb.gov: Chief Administrative Judge: Jeremiah Cassidy : Appellate Jurisdiction Today, Washington was placed on emergency duty only in the wake of his dustup with the Fraternal Order of Police. (215) 686-7370.

If a candidate is not recommended by the Bar, it could be for a number of reasons, including not having enough courtroom experience, having an ethical controversy or simply not submitting their application in time, based on when they decided to run. Grandfather of Hamilton Prioleau Bee. dup 31 /G1F put dup 113 /G71 put .votebox-results-cell--check { (You can find an explainer about retention votes in Pennsylvania here.) color: black; Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards. The Pennsylvania Judiciary has provideddetailed updates regarding county-by-county court operations and proceedings.General information is also provided on ourFAQ page. } dup 102 /G66 put } Current position: Senior Partner, Friedman & Levin Associates, Previous Public Office Position: Former 8th Ward Committeeperson and Judge of Elections. DiCicco opened his own law office in Philadelphia in 2009, where he specializes in bankruptcy law. .race_header.green { The 33-year-old Scrugs is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, robbery, and other charges. border: 1px solid #999; dup 79 /G4F put The attorney listings on the site are paid attorney advertisements. CLICK HERE to follow Action News on Twitter, CLICK HERE to get Action News on your website, CLICK HERE to find Action News on Facebook. Status: Active. Ask more questions. dup 153 /G99 put Action News was unable to get ahold of Judge Washington for a direct comment. margin-bottom:0px; text-align: center; dup 182 /GB6 put } Grant, who has long, brown hair and dressed for court in his trademark long, white robe, maintained his innocence in an interview afterward and said he has only love for the judge and the justice system. 0000054826 00000 n State and local courts | dup 57 /G39 put Current position: Court of Common Pleas Judge, Previous Public Office Position: Member of the Board of Revision of Taxes, Judge of Common Pleas, Master in Support in the Domestic Relations Division. Judge Profile Frank T. Brady Philadelphia Municipal Court 440 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 686-7036 Status: Active Judicial Experience: Judge, Philadelphia Municipal Court,. Yorgey-Girdy has been a fierce advocate for often marginalized communities including the LGBT+ community and people of color in Philadelphia. dup 226 /GE2 put margin-bottom: 4px; For the past 15 years, Chris Hall has had his own white collar criminal defense and government litigation practice. left: 0; display: block; Pennsylvania Superior Court "Could the situation have been handled in a better way? Her legal practice focuses on three main areas: civil litigation, criminal defense and family law. Litwin has significant experience representing defendants charged with violating state and federal laws in the five-county area. 0000001353 00000 n Each candidate is thoroughly vetted by each organization. 0000055433 00000 n Current position: Attorney with Legis Group LLC. Avvo Clients Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year. Levin estimates that he has handled more than 2,000 cases, mostly civil litigation, including personal injury, estate issues, family law, real estate and employment and contract disputes. Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Copyright 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Yorgey-Girdy began his professional career working for the City of Philadelphia as an Assistant City Solicitor in the Claims Unit before joining the firm Potter Anderson Corroon LLP, where he led the firms conflict management efforts. This court is responsible for hearing criminal and civil cases, including those involving families and children; hearing appeals from the minor courts and appeals not exclusively assigned to another court; and holding civil, criminal and jury trials. } Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas dup 213 /GD5 put dup 98 /G62 put dup 245 /GF5 put
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All rights reserved. There is one vacancy open in 2021 on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, which serves as the appeals court for most citizens and businesses. margin-bottom: 0; "He told me the only way he'd leave was to be arrested," Dobbs testified. 644 City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard | Philadelphia, PA 19107. dup 248 /GF8 put } PMC. dup 62 /G3E put This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards. Box 61260Suite 1500Harrisburg, PA 17106, 601 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 1500 Harrisburg, PA 17120, 1515 Market Street Suite 1414 Philadelphia, PA 19102, 2023 The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, Follow the Unified Judicial System on Twitter, INFORMATION ABOUT STATEWIDE COURT RESPONSE TO COVID-19. dup 114 /G72 put Philadelphia, PA 19106. dup 136 /G88 put (function() { color: #fff; As an attorney I have always taken a practical, yet detailed approach to my cases. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The room has become a place for mourning officers to hang cards from school kids and community members and also a shrine of sorts to Pawlowski and other officers killed in the line of duty. Philadelphia Judge Craig Washington caused controversy on Tuesday when he reportedly turned a photo of the murdered officer face down because he felt it was inappropriate for court. dup 134 /G86 put Police tell Action News that Judge Washington wanted the picture removed so he could remain impartial. It began Tuesday when Judge Craig Washington ordered a picture of Officer Pawlowski removed from his courtroom, saying he wanted to appear unbiased. height: 22px; dup 177 /GB1 put " Levin recalled. Washington's current term ends on January 3, 2028. For the most up-to-date information, including candidates endorsements, visit them online.]. } .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { } dup 72 /G48 put dup 239 /GEF put .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} dup 178 /GB2 put vertical-align: middle; .inner_percentage { Judge Meehan even held a moment of silence in memory of Pawlowski, according to some officers. dup 197 /GC5 put We believe that when voters are more informed, we make better choices and can demand a shift in voting culture that normalizes accountability. dup 251 /GFB put } .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} dup 105 /G69 put float: left; 0000001199 00000 n There are 12 vacancies on this court, which is known as a general trial jurisdiction court, because the Courts of Common Pleas are organized into 60 judicial districts. dup 200 /GC8 put U.S. President | ABC7 Los Angeles | Eyewitness News Watch Now padding-left: 8px; color: #888; dup 227 /GE3 put dup 32 /G20 put Philadelphia Municipal Court. display: inline-block; Born: Aug 24, 1946. After law school at Temple University, Lambert worked as a public defender, before opening his own firm specializing in personal injury, family, and criminal litigation. I know my rights!' dup 221 /GDD put As a judge in the Juvenile Branch of Family Court, McCabe hears dependency cases of abused, neglected or truant children; her job is to protect children and preserve families. background-color: #003388; Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. A Philadelphia judge is under fire for turning over a photo of slain Officer John Pawlowski and calling the photo "inappropriate" at the time. Barish, one of three siblings who grew up in the Northeast with a single mother, says she was inspired by the experience of her older sister, who has disabilities, to become a lawyer to protect the rights of others as well as the civil rights laws which I believe people should never have had to fight for.. 0000070692 00000 n div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } } I would certainly bring the qualities I use as a Hearing Officer to a Judgeship. font-weight: bold; dup 166 /GA6 put .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} We continue to monitor developments regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on court operations. dup 254 /GFE put .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} dup 93 /G5D put Judge William Meehan took the bench Wednesday with the photo of Pawlowski off to the side of the bench. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. Live from New York and London, analyzing the major market moving stories across the day in Europe, hear from the biggest newsmakers and showcase the unrivaled expertise of Bloomberg News. dup 38 /G26 put Since his arrest in May, Grant has returned to the store many times without incident, Dobbs said. max-height: 355px; The charges against Michael Grant, 29, a recovering heroin addict who walks the streets of Philadelphia dressed as Jesus, stemmed from his refusal to leave the Apple store at 1607 Walnut St. in Center City in May. Copyright 2023 The Philadelphia Citizen. dup 95 /G5F put We continue to monitor developments regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on court operations. Our team of researchers then reviewed and summarized the answers; weve also included a link to the full questionnaire they submitted to us. "It doesn't have to be here in all its 8-foot glory.". letter-spacing: .04em; However, they were moved to the side when hearings were held. background-color: white; giant florida hybrid bream; tesco wine offers 25% off 6 bottles 2021; } Municipal court president Judge Marsha Neifield issued a statement saying, "Although the hearings are held at the police station, they must be treated like hearings in any other official courtroom.". Hope ran for re-election for judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court in Pennsylvania. Seventy-five employees in the criminal division are responsible for scheduling and processing and scheduling criminal proceedings among 21 criminal court-rooms. padding-left: 0; }. dup 44 /G2C put Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court She ran unsuccessfully for judge in 2003, 2005 and 2019. dup 86 /G56 put dup 255 /GFF put dup 48 /G30 put It is even more special because some of these attorneys were my former colleagues and adversaries when I was a practicing trial attorney. Hayden's current term ends on January 3, 2028. dup 64 /G40 put Hayden ran for re-election for judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court in Pennsylvania. Sulman has served in various capacities in the courts, including as a Master, where he says he presided over 10,000 child and spousal support hearings. border-radius: 50%; } top: -5px; text-align: left !important; 0000073508 00000 n In his words: I firmly believe the pursuit of justice is one of the most noble. Kamau did not submit a questionnaire. position: relative; See Craig M Washington's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. The courtroom must avoid any appearance of bias.". $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { $('.hideResponses').show(); dup 76 /G4C put That makes it tough to analyze the tendencies of the crews, as this varies . ", "There's a memorial in every courtroom in every police station and in every roll call room in the city of Philadelphia," said FOP President John McNesby. %!FontType1-1.0: DNKHBE+MSTT31c439 1 She has tried hundreds of cases before judges, juries and arbitration panels in State and Federal courts., Current position: (Appointed) Judge in the Juvenile Branch of Family Court. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { background-color: #db0000; Hangley, a single mother who grew up in Philly attending public schools, was one of the Central Sixthe first girls (controversially) admitted to Central High School just before her senior year. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } font-size: 1.2em; President Judge Craig retired in . All rights reserved. font-weight: bold; currentdict end Moore was appointed to the Court of Common Pleas by Governor Wolf in July, 2020 and took the bench in September. dup 142 /G8E put dup 66 /G42 put Donna_M_Croce@paed.uscourts.gov. Judgment Day came early for Philly Jesus, and the results were mixed: He was found guilty on Wednesday in Philadelphia Municipal Court of defiant trespass, but not guilty of disorderly conduct. } dup 111 /G6F put In his own words: As the grandson, son, husband, and parent of teachers, I have been taught and now seek to pass onthe importance of fairness. WJ",wy/*:E,IImgCXh"CI%bW A former municipal court judge in Philadelphia, he joined the Court in 1984 and served until his retirement in 2008. . Do more research. Audrey C. Talley, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, and Leigh M. Skipper, Chair of the Association's Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention, today announced the results of the Commission's investigation into the qualifications of candidates for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Philadelphia Municipal Court in the November 4 general election. All Rights Reserved. Elections in 2023 | He is a member of Liberty Temple Church, and has been involved with the basketball camp of the Thomas & Woods Foundation, co-founded by Councilmember Isaiah Thomas. Reading through these judicial profiles is a great first step. "Two of his family members came up, they just wanted to come and thank the officers for standing up for John and standing up to the judge," said Capt. Well continue to report on the upcoming Primary election up until voting daysign up for our newsletter to stay informed: (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='ADDRESS';ftypes[3]='address';fnames[4]='PHONE';ftypes[4]='phone';fnames[5]='BIRTHDAY';ftypes[5]='birthday';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); And follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. } dup 75 /G4B put dup 183 /GB7 put Donna Croce, Magistrate Judge Deputy Clerk. You agree to receive our weekly e-news roundup, invitations to exclusive events, including our Citizen Speaks series, and occasional breaking news updates. dup 220 /GDC put Wahl has spent 35 years serving in Philadelphias courts, including as a public defender and, since 2002, as a Hearing Officer in Juvenile Court, where she presides over dispositions, probation reviews and violations, and other delinquency matters. On top of all these challenges, the significant backlog of cases in our courts has become worse due to the shutdown caused by Covid-19. Moore, who had a brief stint as a journalist, is an active memberwith his wifeof New Covenant Church of Philadelphia, and for 10 years was a board member of Northwest Victim Services, which works with crime victims in the 5th, 14th, 35th and 39th Police Districts. color: white; font-weight: bold; dup 184 /GB8 put var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Craig M Washington is Judge at Philadelphia Municipal Court. dup 61 /G3D put This QuickTake adaptation of our award-winning podcast, The Pay Check, focuses on the racial wealth gap. } As a judge in the Juvenile Branch of Family Court, McCabe hears dependency cases of abused, neglected or truant children; her job is to protect children and preserve families. Home Elections Whos Running for Judge in PA? }) dup 216 /GD8 put dup 42 /G2A put The need for community service is great but systemic changes though effective advocacy will help alleviate the need for community service. dup 60 /G3C put Before that, he worked in the Justice Department, for whom he brought the first environmental justice prosecution in Pennsylvania, against a a corporate asbestos dumper who had violated the Clean Air Act, achieving a $1.5 million settlement for residents whose homes in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood of Southwest Philly were damaged; and the first predatory lending prosecution in the state, to stop mortgage brokers and banks preying on communities of color in North Philadelphia. dup 63 /G3F put According to police, on Tuesday, Judge Craig Washington called the memorial to Officer John Pawlowski inappropriate demanded it be taken down. detailed updates regarding county-by-county court operations and proceedings. Click here to get the latest Philadelphia news and headlines from across the Delaware and Lehigh valleys. Her current term ends on January 3, 2028. dup 160 /GA0 put } dup 192 /GC0 put "To me, that was an insult.". He gave no comment to reporters outside his home Wednesday morning besides wishing them a good day. For details, CLICK HERE. font-weight: 100; Honorable Craig M. Washington : Philadelphia Municipal Court 644 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107 phone: 215-686-7370 fax: 215-686-9539 : Honorable Marvin L. Williams Sr. Philadelphia Municipal Court 1320 Criminal Justice Center 1301 Filbert Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 The memorial is a picture Officer /*John Pawlowski*/, who was shot and killed Friday night in Olney. background-color: red; A split emerged Thursday among a panel of Pennsylvania state judges about whether a Republican-led effort to impeach and seek to remove Philadelphia's progressive prosecutor meets legal standards . To put this together, Better Civics sent candidates a shorter version of the robust questionnaire the Philadelphia Bar Association uses to decide which aspiring judge to recommend or highly recommend based on their own thorough committee-led investigation. Our goal, in addition to educating voters, is to create a demand for more transparent and accessible access to judicial candidates and their platforms. .race_header.libertarian { dup 212 /GD4 put If a candidate is not recommended by the Bar, it could be for a number of reasons, including not having enough courtroom experience, having an ethical controversy or simply not submitting their application in time, based on when they decided to run. Before that, she practiced law for almost 30 years, including as an Army JAG. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } .votebox.no_results { Michael Grant, also known as Philly Jesus, outside the Criminal Justice Center before his trial Wednesday on charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct. Craig M. Washington is a judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court in Pennsylvania. Counties | dup 194 /GC2 put We communicate regularly with the Governors Office and the state Department of Health for guidance on measures to continue protecting the health and safety of court users and court employees. Washington is 59 years old, and was first elected to municipal court in 1997. 601 Market Street. Not sure? / d As a sitting state senator, Sabatina is the Democratic Chairman of the Transportation Committee, and sits on several committees, including Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Community Economic & Recreational Development, and Judiciary. In Pennsylvania, for better or worse, voters are asked every two years to vote for judges at every level of the court system, from Municipal to State Supreme. top: 1px; The charges against Michael Grant, 29, a recovering heroin addict who walks the streets of Philadelphia dressed as Jesus, stemmed from his refusal to leave the Apple store at 1607 Walnut St. in Center City in May. His current term ends on January 3, 2028. } She won in the retention election on November 2, 2021. background-color: #f4f4f4; dup 202 /GCA put margin-bottom: -2px !important; Kamau served as a public defender, then a prosecutor, before turning to civil litigation with a focus on personal injury, civil rights and civil defense. It is one of the busiest intermediate appellate courts in the country, receiving hundreds of thousands of filings per year and deciding more than 8,000 individual cases. After rendering his verdict, Municipal Court Judge Craig M. Washington sentenced Grant to three months' probation. This is not the way an important decision that could change your, or your communitys fate, should be made. McCloskey. He credits the city's first bilingual public law center for providing him with first hand knowledge of issues facing many communities throughout the city. Hayden won in the retention election on November 2, 2021. How to vote | dup 250 /GFA put dup 185 /GB9 put } dup 149 /G95 put font-size: 12px; He volunteers at his church. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} Therefore, the six crews on the field this week will look a little different from what we have seen all year. AV Preeminent: The highest peer rating standard. .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} 2400 Market Street Offsite Suite 269 Philadelphia, PA 19103. Dobbs, who wore a black-and-silver Apple watch to court, said that although the store has "hundreds" of video cameras, none managed to capture the alleged incident. Want to skip ahead? dup 158 /G9E put During the playoffs, officials from the NFL's officiating roster are reassigned from their regular-season crews. dup 116 /G74 put .widget-row.value-only.white { Heres whos running: Current position: Owner, Law Offices of Christian DiCicco, Zip code: Weve contacted DiCicco for more information. .votebox-results-metadata-p { 0000015865 00000 n Sabatina grew up in Northeast Philly, and earned his law degree from the Widener University School of Law. width: 250px; } vertical-align: top; The Fraternal Order of Police wants Judge Washington removed from the bench pending an investigation of what amounts to vandalism of a police facility. .widget-row.value-only { The full shrine to Pawlowski was put back up today, including multiple pictures and flowers. border:1px solid #FFB81F; During the pandemic, Sulman served as a judge for emergency child custody and protection from abuse cases. height: 40px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; color: #6db24f; Contact your local county court for more information orvisit their website.You can also learn more about mitigating the spread of the virus atHealth.pa.gov. color: #FF6347; dup 156 /G9C put dup 73 /G49 put dup 210 /GD2 put In his words: Not only are we coming into a post pandemic world, forever transformed, but we are entering a new era where equity disparity, fairness, impartiality, and a true understanding of the meaning of these concepts are more important than ever. .race_header { display: inline-block; At the top of the pyramid sits the Supreme Court, the highest court in the Commonwealth and the oldest appellate court in the nation.


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