League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizens Education Fund
	All of Allegheny County, PA May 17, 2011 Election
	Judge; Court of Common Pleas; District 5; Democratic Party Voter Information 10 Year Term. This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Mike Marmo 50,211 votes 24.5% Party: Republican, Democratic Alexander P. Bicket 48,693 votes 23.8% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Attorney/Lawyer BA English & Sociology - University of Stellenbosch (1978) MA Psychology - Columbia University, New York (1982) Juris Doctor - Duquesne University, Pittsburgh (1988) Special Master for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Highest Recommendation ("Highly Recommended") from the Allegheny County Bar Association Judiciary Committee 23 years as a trial lawyer - Partner at my law firm for 16 years. Priorities: I would like to streamline the jury system to make jury duty a more satisfying and less time-wasting exercise. I would like to ensure that the legal system is available equally to all citi I have contributed thousands of hours of my time to do pro bono legal work for individuals who could not afford a lawyer. Jennifer Satler 31,061 votes 15.2% Party: Republican, Democratic Daniel J. Konieczka, Jr. 21,315 votes 10.4% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Attorney Served 23 years as an Allegheny County prosecutor Designated Special Assistant United States Attorney (1996-1998) Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh (1982) Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh (1986) Awarded the 1998 Director's Award for Superior Performance from the United States Attorney Awarded the 2000 Outstanding Performance in Law Enforcement Priorities: My vast prosecutorial experience in the courtroom will assist me in continuing to protect our community. As a judge on the Court of Common Pleas I will be able to continue my public service that I began 23 years ago as a prosecutor. I will always strive to do what is right, fair and just as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas. Carmen L. Robinson 18,924 votes 9.2% Party: Democratic Occupation: Criminal Defense Attorney BA, University of Pittsburgh JD, Duquesne University School of Law General Counsel, PLS Judicial Clerk to Hon. Woodruff Pittsburgh Police Sergeant, Detective Priorities: Adding Balance to the Judicial Process Docket Efficiency To create a Relatable Enviroment Eleanor Bush 18,919 votes 9.2% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Attorney B.A. - Yale University (1982) J.D. - Yale University (1988) Master's in Public and Private Management - Yale University (1988) Only woman rated "Recommended" by Allegheny County Bar Association 22 years legal experience in child advocacy and government Recognized expert on Pennsylvania laws affecting children and families Priorities: To serve on Family Division of the Court -- contributing my knowledge and experience from a legal career focused on children and families To promote public confidence and trust in the justice system To ensure that all participants in court proceedings are treated with dignity and respect Leah Williams Duncan 15,584 votes 7.6% Party: Democratic Occupation: Family Division Hearing Officer/Attorney Juris Doctor, University of Pittsburgh School of Law Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice, Pennsylvania State University Commissioner, City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations Women's Bar Association of Western Pa., Minority Action Committee Chair New Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence Awardee Veteran, United States Army Reserve Priorities: To continue my long term commitment and service to the people and especially the families of Allegheny County. To maximize Judicial economy while insuring that everyone who comes before me has their fair day in court. Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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