By ALM Staff | October 22, 2023
Philadelphia Judicial Candidates Discuss Backgrounds, Judicial Philosophies and Threats to the Profession
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By Aleeza Furman | October 19, 2023
The last "not recommended" rating the Philadelphia Bar Association gave to a judge seeking to remain on the bench was six years, two judicial elections and more than 50 retention candidates ago.
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By Max Mitchell | October 19, 2023
The role involves some oversight responsibilities as well as duties acting as the face of the largest court system in the state. Whichever judge is elected to the five-year term position will replace Judge Idee Fox, who is planning to retire at the end of the year.
By Aleeza Furman | October 18, 2023
Candidates Megan Martin and Matthew Wolf answer our questions.
By Aleeza Furman | October 17, 2023
"I would consistently apply the law as written while keeping in mind legislative intent and the reality that our federal and state framers authored constitutions during a specific period of our history."
By Aleeza Furman | October 16, 2023
"The greatest judicial decision I made was seeking judicial orders implementing the judicial Eviction Diversion Program in 2021. In 2022, it became a Philadelphia City Council ordinance, but the court started the program, and I was its architect."
By Aleeza Furman | October 16, 2023
"When the court is perceived to become a de-facto rubber stamp for one branch over another or worse, tries to usurp the prerogative of another branch, I think the perception becomes that we are a policy-making body instead of an umpire determining the constitutional and statutory legitimacy of the laws."
By Max Mitchell | October 16, 2023
Judicial candidates and judges are now being evaluated by some based on party affiliation or party endorsement without consideration of their personal performance, credentials, and temperament.
By Max Mitchell | October 16, 2023
Pennsylvanians are set to select a new Supreme Court justice soon in a high-stakes race that will shape the make-up of the state's apex court for years to come.
By Max Mitchell | October 16, 2023
The greatest threat to the practice of law is judicial activism, where judges overstep their authority, subverting the Constitution.
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