The Allegheny County Bar Association’s Judiciary Committee has rated the following individuals who are running for a judgeship in the upcoming November election. All of these individuals have been interviewed by the Judiciary Committee.
In the 2007 Pennsylvania Primary Elections, voters will be selecting
candidates for the following judicial positions: Two Pa Supreme
Court Justices, two Judges on the PA Superior Court, and four Judges on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
| NAME | RATED |
| Hon. Maureen Lally-Green | Highly Recommended |
| Hon. Debra McCloskey Todd | Highly Recommended |
SUPERIOR COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
| Name | RATED |
| Hon. Cheryl Allen | Highly Recommended |
| Hon. Ronald W. Folino | Highly Recommended |
| Christine L. Donohue | Recommended |
| Jacqueline O. Shogan | Recommended |
ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Highly Recommended
John T. McVay, Jr., Esquire
Recommended
Hon. Cathleen Cawood Bubash, Esquire
Arnold I. Klein, Esquire
Hon. Michael E. McCarthy, Esquire
Not Recommended at this Time
Kelly Eileen Bigley, Esquire
Each candidate is evaluated by the Judiciary Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association in the areas of temperament, experience in the field of law, academic achievement, honesty and integrity, reputation, general community interest, and contributions to the profession.
The 24-member Judiciary Committee is elected at large by the 6,500 member bar association.
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