ACBA’s ratings for judicial candidates in November 2007 election

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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For the Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Ratings, please click on one of the following links:

PA Vote Smart - 2007 judicial election information
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2007 Supreme Court candidate ratings