Superior Court of Pennsylvania
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is one of two Pennsylvania intermediate appellate courts, the other being the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. (The subject matter jurisdiction of the Commonwealth Court is limited to review of decisions of governmental agencies, and certain non-criminal cases where the Commonwealth is a party; the Superior Court is the appellate court of general jurisdiction.) Appeal to the Superior Court is generally of right from final decisions of the Court of Common Pleas. Although different panels of three judges may sit to hear appeals, there is only one Superior Court (that is, Pennsylvania is not divided into appellate territories). The court is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and sits to hear cases in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia.
| Superior Court of Pennsylvania | |
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| Jurisdiction | Pennsylvania, United States except those cases which involve decisions of governmental agencies; public sector legal questions; actions to which the Commonwealth is a party other than criminal cases; or actions to which a not-for-profit, private corporation is a party, all of which are appealed instead to the Commonwealth Court. |
| Location | Harrisburg (headquarters) Philadelphia Pittsburgh |
| Composition method | Statewide partisan election with possible retention at term expiration. Vacancies are filled via appointment by the Governor. |
| Authorized by | Penn. Const. Art. V § 3 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 541-44 |
| Appeals to | Supreme Court of Pennsylvania |
| Appeals from | Court of Common Pleas |
| Judge term length | 10 years |
| Number of positions | 15 |
| Website | Pennsylvania Courts |
| President Judge | |
| Currently | Jack A. Panella |
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Court locations
Superior Court judges are elected in statewide elections. The term of a Superior Court Judge is 10 years. After serving 10 years, judges may hold their seats if they win a retention vote. Voters have the right to retain or reject (vote out of office) Superior Court judges in Pennsylvania. Superior Court judges must retire from active service at the age of 75. They may serve as Senior Judges though, as approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Superior Court Judges
Commissioned Judges
| Name | Born | Elected | Party When First Elected | Year of Next Retention Election | Reaches Age 75 | Location | Prior Positions and Education |
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John T. Bender (President Judge Emeritus) |
November 6, 1948 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania | 2001 (retained in 2011) | Republican | 2021 | November 6, 2023 | Pittsburgh | Magisterial District Judge, Allegheny County (1997–2001); Private Practice; Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office; Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; J.D., Duquesne University School of Law (1976); B.A., Pennsylvania State University (1970). |
| July 18, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 2001 (retained in 2011) | Republican | 2021 | July 18, 2029 | Pittsburgh | In-House Counsel, IT Corporation (1998–2001); Private Practice (1986–1998); J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law (1979); B.A., Georgetown University (1976). | |
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Jack A. Panella (President Judge) |
May 4, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York | 2003 (retained in 2013) | Democratic | 2023 | May 4, 2030 | Bethlehem | Judge, Northampton County Court of Common Pleas (1991–2003); Private Practice (1982–1991); County Solicitor, Northampton County (1987–1991); Assistant County Solicitor, Northampton County (1982–1987); Law Clerk, Northampton County Court of Common Pleas (1980–1982); J.D., Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America (1980); B.S., St. John's University (1977). |
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Jacqueline O. Shogan |
June 5, 1953 in Flushing, New York | 2007 (retained in 2017) | Republican | 2027 | June 5, 2028 | Monroeville | Private Practice (2002–2007, 1990–1997); Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (1997–2001); J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1990; M.S.N., University of Virginia (1981); B.S.N., Temple University (1975). |
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Anne E. Lazarus |
November 12, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York | 2009 (retained in 2019) | Democratic | N/A (final term) | November 12, 2027 | Philadelphia | Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (1991–2009); Private Practice, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP, (1990–1991); Solo Practitioner, (1980–1990); Law Clerk, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (1976–1990); LL.M., Temple University School of Law, 1986; J.D., Temple University School of Law (1976); B.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook (1972). |
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Judith Ference Olson |
October 19, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 2009 (retained in 2019) | Republican | 2029 | October 19, 2032 | Pittsburgh | Private Practice (1984–2000); Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (1982–1984); J.D., Duquesne University School of Law (1982); B.A., St. Francis College (1979). |
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Victor P. Stabile |
September 14, 1957 in New York, New York | 2013 | Republican | 2023 | September 14, 2032 | Harrisburg | Private Practice (1987–2013); Deputy Attorney General (Torts Litigation Unit), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1984–1987); Law Clerk, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania (1982–1984); J.D., Dickinson School of Law (1982); B.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook (1979). |
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Alice Dubow |
March 25, 1959 | 2015 | Democratic | 2025 | March 25, 2034 | Philadelphia | Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (2007–2016); Deputy General Counsel, Drexel University (2000–2006); private practice (1997–2000); Assistant City Solicitor, Philadelphia County Office of the City Solicitor (1992–1997); private practice (1985–1992); Law Clerk, Bucks County Court of Common Pleas (1984); LL.M., Temple University School of Law (1991); J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School (1984); B.A., University of Pennsylvania (1981). |
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Deborah A. Kunselman |
September 24, 1967 in Wiesbaden, Germany | 2017 | Democratic | 2027 | September 24, 2042 | Beaver | Judge, Beaver County Court of Common Pleas (2006–2017); County Solicitor, Beaver County (1998–2005); private practice (1996–2005); J.D., Notre Dame Law School (1992); B.A., Pennsylvania State University (1988). |
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Maria McLaughlin |
May 27, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2017 | Democratic | 2027 | May 27, 2041 | Philadelphia | Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (2012–2017); Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia County District Attorney's Office (1992–2011); J.D., Widener University School of Law (1992); B.A., Pennsylvania State University (1988). |
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Mary P. Murray |
July 6, 1970 | 2017 | Republican | 2027 | July 6, 2045 | Pittsburgh | Magisterial District Judge, Allegheny County (2004-2017); private practice (2001-2017); Law Clerk, Beaver County Court of Common Pleas (1998-2001); private practice (1996-1998); J.D., Duquesne University School of Law (1996); M.B.A., Duquesne University (1995); B.A./B.S., Duquesne University (1992). |
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Carolyn H. Nichols |
September 4, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2017 | Democratic | 2027 | September 4, 2030 | Philadelphia | Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (2012–2017); private practice (2008–2011); General Counsel, Philadelphia Parking Authority (1999–2005); Law Clerk, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (1997); private practice (1996–1999); Assistant Legal Counsel, Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (1995–1996); Legislative Assistant, Philadelphia City Council (1994–1995); Assistant City Solicitor, Philadelphia County Office of the City Solicitor (1990–1994); M.B.A., Eastern University (2002); LL.M., Temple University School of Law (1994); J.D., Temple University School of Law (1985); B.A., Temple University (1978). |
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Daniel McCaffery |
July 20, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2019 | Democratic | 2029 | July 20, 2039 | Philadelphia | Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (2014–2019); private practice (1997-2013); Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia County District Attorney's Office (1991–1996); J.D., Temple University School of Law (1991); B.A., Temple University (1988). |
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Megan McCarthy King |
December 8, 1969 in Wilmington, Delaware | 2019 | Republican | 2029 | December 8, 2044 | Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office (2015-2019); Assistant District Attorney, Lancaster County District Attorney's Office (1996-1999, 2012-2015); Adjunct Professor, Cabrini College (2008-2012); Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1999-2001); Attorney, Pennsylvania House of Representatives Republican Caucus (1995-1996); M.A.Ed., Rosemont College (2010); J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law (1995); B.A., Vanderbilt University (1992). | |
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Vacant |
A vacancy was created when President Judge Emeritus Susan P. Gantman took senior status in 2020.
Senior judges: Kate Ford Elliott (President Judge Emeritus), Correale Stevens (President Judge Emeritus), Susan P. Gantman (President Judge Emeritus), John L. Musmanno, James G. Colins, Dante Pelligrini, Eugene B. Strassburger III[1]
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See also
References
Senior Judges
- John L. Musmanno
- Susan P. Gantman
- Correale Stevens
- Kate Ford Elliott
- James G. Colins
- Dante Pelligrini
- Eugene B. Strassburger, III
External links
- Superior Court of Pennsylvania
- Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
- Recent Superior Court of Pennsylvania Cases by Judge and Topic
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