Cox announces run for District Justice
Dave Cox
Dave Cox, a State Constable, has announced he is seeking the District Justice post for the Kennett Square area.
“Dedication, loyalty, and availability are what the citizens of our community want,” Cox said in a statement. “A judge that is reachable AND available 24/7. Our community bond will grow stronger, our children will thrive, and our businesses will expand. The 30 years...
Iacocca announces bid for District Justice
Al Iacocca
Kennett Square/Unionville attorney and East Marlborough Township resident, Al Iacocca, has declared his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge. The seat, District Court 15-3-04, remains vacant following Hon. Daniel Maisano’s retirement last January.
The District Court serves the residents of Birmingham, East Marlborough, Kennett, Newlin, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships, as well as...
Laverty announces run for District Justice
Bruce W. Laverty
Bruce W. Laverty, Esq. has announced his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge for District Court 15-1-01, which covers three precincts in West Chester Borough and all of East Bradford and West Bradford Townships.
Laverty has been practicing law for 24 years, starting as sole practitioner, then partnering in various law firms, and now practicing as Laverty Law Offices in Downingtown,...
Donze announces run for District Justice
Jane Donze
Kennett/Unionville area attorney Jane Donze declared her candidacy for Magisterial District Judge for court # 15-3-04 – the seat vacated by Hon. Daniel Maisano who retired last year. The court serves Birmingham, Pennsbury, Pocopson, Newlin, Kennett and East Marlborough Townships and Kennett Square Borough.
The Magisterial District Court holds preliminary hearings in all felony and misdemeanor...
Rafferty announces run for District Justice
POCOPSON — Sean C. Rafferty announced Tuesday his candidacy for the Magisterial District Court Judge position left vacant by the retirement of Judge Daniel Maisano in January.
Rafferty, a Republican, will seek to be on the ballot in the May 2017 primary election.
Rafferty became a Special Investigator with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after more than 25 years as a sworn law enforcement officer...
What’s that smell? Not manure, but District Justice races
Primary battles have gotten childish and turn off voters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah primary season. Like the odor of manure from the mushroom houses, you can smell the stupid wafting on the spring breeze.
And while most of the primaries will likely be either anti-climatic — with Democrats winning Democratic nominations and Republicans (or the much-maligned and increasingly endangered RINO)...
Update: Hogan won’t press charges in sign attack claim
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan declined to press charges Sunday in a case reported Saturday by State Police involving an alleged incident involving a district justice candidate supporter allegedly trying to run down with a car an opponent’s supporter earlier this month.
According to a release from the State Police, “this case was brought to the attention of the Chester County...
Letter: Backs Morley for justice
To The Editor,
As a current West Grove Borough Councilman, as well as a former Republican Committeeman, I am supporting Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I am impressed with many of the unique qualities she brings to this position. Notably, Nicole was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Chester County Republican Committee.
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Letter: Morley asks for voter support in primary
To The Editor,
Since January, I have been out meeting with voters in hopes of earning their vote for Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) of District 15-4-04 on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, May 19th. MDJ 15-4-04 serves West Grove and Avondale Boroughs, London Grove, Franklin, London Britain, New Garden, and West Marlborough Townships.
Magisterial District Courts hear preliminary hearings on criminal...
Letter: Offended by attacks on Seavey
To The Editor:
I am terribly offended by Mike Mooney’s letter (April 29) to the editor regarding the record of Matthew Seavey during his five years as District Justice. Whatever his sources may be, neither he nor they have a clue about the job Seavey has done or they would be supporting him instead of implying he is corrupt. The fact is, he has operated his office with integrity and honor. Above...
