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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

The Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of Pennsylvania. Major civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts. Judges also decide cases involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations, and many other matters.

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    Matthew R. Schimizzi
    (Dem, Rep)

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What are your top three priorities if elected?

What personal qualities do you have that make you particularly suited to be a judge?

What can you do, both on and off the bench, to ensure that all individuals have equal access to justice?

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