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State of Pennsylvania
May 19, 2009 Election
Joan Orie Melvin
Candidate for
Justice; Pennsylvania Supreme Court; Republican Party
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Biographical Highlights
Party: Republican
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
B.A. Notre Dame 1978; J.D., Duquesne Law, l981
28 years judicial experience
Superior Court judge 11 years, 8000 appeals
Common Pleas judge 7 years (Criminal, Family, Civil)
Chief Magistrate, Pittsburgh Municipal Courts 5 years
Established Pennsylvania's first Domestic Violence Court
Top Priorities if Elected
The public must have confidence in the integrity and independence of the judicial system.
Judicial accountabiity is necessary to prevent abuses of power
Campaign Contact Information
Website:
http://www.judgeoriemelvin.com
E-mail:
info@judgeoriemelvin.com
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