Candidates
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Mark V. Tranquilli
117,167 votes
21.32%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Prosecuting Attorney
- Wife Kristie and Three Children, Lucas, Marcus, and Livia
- Allegheny College 1989
- Univeristy of Pittsburgh Law School, 1992
- 20-yr Veteran prosecutor and Deputy to District Attorney Zappala
- Prosecuted Commonwealth vs Poplawski
- Center for Victims of Crime, Board Member
Priorities:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Enhance competency, dignity, and public perception of court
- Steering youth down right path
Paul E. Cozza
108,740 votes
19.79%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
- 1982, Duquesne University, B.A.
- 1990, Duquesne University, J.D.
Priorities:
- To use my judicial and legal experience in a way that best serves the people of Allegheny County
- To continue to serve on the Court of Common Pleas in a fair and impartial manner
- To continue to work with troubled youth so that they can return to the right path
Jennifer Satler
98,131 votes
17.86%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Attorney and adjunct professor
- Bryn Mawr College, BA, 1997
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD, 2000
Priorities:
- Ensure a fair and efficient process for all parties involved in the justice system
- Work to protect our families, our veterans, and all those who come before the court
- Help reduce postponements and lag time between court dates so justice is served expediently
Eleanor Bush
97,230 votes
17.69%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Attorney PA Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network
- B.A., Yale University, 1982
- J.D., Yale Law School, 1988
- M.P.P.M., Yale School of Management, 1988
Priorities:
- To serve on Family 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
Bill Ward
68,932 votes
12.54%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: : Judge, Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County, PA
- 1973, College of the Holy Cross, B.A. cum laude, History
- 1977 Temple University School of Law, J.D.
Priorities:
- Continue my work as a Judge hearing cases in the Juvenile Section of the Family Division
- Continue my work as a Judge presiding in the Veterans Court of the Criminal Division
- Work with the Mental Health & Justice Advisory Comm. to identify, divert & treat juvenile offenders with autism & pervasive developmental disorders
PJ Murray
59,373 votes
10.80%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
- 1985. U of Pittsburgh, B.S
- 1988, Duquesne, J.D
Priorities:
- Making fair and legally correct decisions
- Ensuring that each case is handled so that all parties have equal access to the court
- Ensuring there is equal justice under the law
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