Judge of the Superior Court
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is one of two statewide intermediate appellate courts (the other being the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania). This court is responsible for hearing appeals in criminal and most civil cases from the Courts of Common Pleas as well as appeals on matters involving children and families. Cases are usually heard by panels of three judges sitting in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, or Pittsburgh, but may also be heard by an entire bench of nine judges. The Superior Court often travels to locations throughout Pennsylvania to hear cases. Judges of the Superior Court serve 10-year terms. (We will vote for ONE candidate.)
Democrats
Brandon Neuman
A Judge in his 8th year on the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Neuman currently presides primarily over Civil and Veteran’s Specialty Court, along with prior experience presiding over Criminal and Family Law matters.
Prior to taking the bench, Judge Neuman was elected to four terms to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. During his service to the people as a State Legislator, he authored legislation to reform the processing of rape kits, which would end the backlog. This protects victims and ensures criminals are quickly brought to justice.
Neuman also served on the House Judiciary Committee, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime Delinquency, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, Chair of the Offense-Related Guidelines Review Subcommittee, as well as Interstate Commission for Juveniles.
Rated “Highly Recommended” by the PA Bar Association. Read their rating summary and his answers to the PA Bar Association Questionnaire.
Read a brief bio by Spotlight PA.
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REPUBLICANS
Maria Battista
Endorsed by the PA Republican Party.
Rated “Not Recommended for failure to participate” by the PA Bar Association for not completing the PA Bar Association Questionnaire. Read their rating summary here.
Read a brief bio from Spotlight PA.
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LIBERALS
Daniel Wassmer
Endorsed by the PA Liberal Party.
Is not rated by the PA Bar Association as he did not request to be evaluated.
Read a brief bio from Spotlight PA.
Learn more about Daniel Wassmer on his website: