Judge William D. Kraut is seeking second, six-year term
Magisterial District Judge
Magisterial District Judge William D. Kraut, president of the Chester County Magisterial District Judges Association, announced this week that he is seeking a second, six-year term.
During five-plus years on the bench, Kraut, who has been found qualified twice to be a Common Pleas Court Judge by the Chester County Bar Association, has handled more than 36,000 cases in his district court, which serves Westtown, West Goshen and Thornbury Townships.
“I have worked very hard to dispense justice fairly and impartially, holding fast to my belief that the judiciary should be characterized by integrity and independence,” Kraut said. “During my time on the bench I have instituted many new programs, including bringing the court to our school children. Also, now court-related payments can be made online, thus saving time for our citizens.”
Kraut was first appointed to be a magisterial district judge by then-Gov. Ed Rendell, and in 2007 won election by receiving more than 98 percent of the vote. As a judicial candidate, Kraut will appear on both the Republican and Democratic ballots in the May 21, 2013 primary.
A graduate of the Delaware Law School of Widener University and Belknap College of New Hampshire, Kraut has practiced law in Chester County since 1976 and served as solicitor and master for the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. He has been active in numerous professional and community organizations.
“I am privileged to have the opportunity to run re-election,” said Kraut. “I enjoy my service very much. I have gone into the schools and the community to conduct programs on alcohol and drugs and to discuss my views from the bench. I look forward to the opportunity of continuing to serve the citizens of the district.”
