County swearing-in spotlights two new jurists

10 take oath of office, including Judges Patrick Carmody, Jeffrey R. Sommer By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Patrick Carmody (left) and Jeffrey R. Sommer are the newest additions to the Chester County bench. A swearing-in ceremony rescheduled from Friday played out in Chester County Court on Monday with the black robes of two new judges dominating the spotlight. Four row officers...

W. Chester jurist ordered to relinquish keys, ID

President judge said cases will be handled by rest of county’s magisterial district judges By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (left) poses with Magisterial District Judge Mark A. Bruno at a District 11 Special Court Judges Association meeting in November. Pileggi has called for the end of Philadelphia Traffic Court, where Bruno, who was indicted...

Oft-maligned county workers get commended

Domestic Relations Office praised for delivering deserved financial support to children By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Employees from the enforcement unit of the Domestic Relations Office fill the jury box in Courtroom Two for a group photo. WEST CHESTER — Imagine trying to wrangle child-support payments from individuals determined to avoid them or playing a role in jailing someone...