float:right; margin-bottom: -2px !important; Yes my husband Tony Sinatra is related to Frank Sinatra., Current area of practice: I have been a full-time Magisterial District Judge since 2010. } 65 Mark Canha NYM. I have been an attorney with the Public Defender of Allegheny County for over 23 years, starting with the office in 1997. } This book defends the claims of historical-critical research into the New Testament as necessary for theological interpretation.Presenting an interdisciplinary study about the nature of theological language, this book considers the modern debate in theological hermeneutics beginning with the Barth-Bultmann debate and moving towards a theory of language which brings together historical-critical . (October 2022) Chelsa L. Wagner (born July 24, 1977) is an American politician currently serving as a Judge in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Bio: Two-term incumbent who served as a Pittsburgh City Councilor for several East End neighborhoods before becoming mayor of Pittsburgh in 2014. I represent defendants charged with any type of criminal offence - from retail theft to homicide. .widget-img { .votebox_legend { margin-bottom: 4px; Further, I have experienced serving from the bench as an administrative judge during a six-year appointed term as chair of the civil service commission, and I have had to develop the ability to courteously and conscientiously hear cases and provide learned, well-researched decisions. I was a youth sports coach, and was very active in my church. .inner_percentage.Republican { MENU Fund Finance Practice; Subscribe; Contacts background: #4c4c4c; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); I am an Eagle Scout, graduated from Central Catholic High School, earned a B.S. } background-color: green; }) background-color: #6db24f; font-size: .9em; 57 Charlie Morton Atl. background-color: #f9f9f9; I will be a humble, patient, fair judge who is dedicated to the law., Current and past practice area: Criminal Defense, Current position: criminal defense attorney with the Law Office of Giuseppe GC Rosselli, Family: wife, Brandi; two children, Evie and Sophie. .percentage_number { Open to feedback. Mark A. Flaherty is on the board of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and 5 other companies. I believe my background, including growing up in a low-income community and working in the social service field, has given me a perspective and an understanding of the issues that typically result in members of our communities becoming involved in the court system. I will use my programming experience to work with community groups in order to restore justice for all citizens, with things such as Zoom court appearances so that working people dont have to call off work and find better ways for people without attorneys to have access to the court system., Current practice area:Litigation, municipal, family law, elections, real estate, Past practice area:Litigation, municipal, zoning and land use, Current position:Allegheny County Solicitor, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1999, Family: Wife, Melissa Gilmore Szefi; three children. Judges who lack discipline and dedication to the law risk destroying the public trust required. I taught ethics and bad faith insurance for the Business Law Institute., Current practice area: Criminal Defense (Public Defender), Past practice area: general practice/small firm, Current position: Assistant Public Defender (since 1997), University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1996. I have learned to always keep an open mind and to consider all the facts before making a decision that could affect someones life. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); The formal arraignment hearing completed, Judge William R. Carpenter now will schedule dates to hear pretrial arguments and then a trial. Current position: Shareholder, Dickie, McCamey and Chilcote P.C. U.S. President | } Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from complications re Currently, as a magisterial district judge, I regularly preside over civil, landlord/tenant, traffic and summary hearings. I was a single mother and live with my 98-year-old father as caretaker. Allegheny County Bar Association rating: unqualified, Although I have never been in politics, my father is Pete Flaherty (deceased), the former Mayor of Pittsburgh and former Allegheny County Commissioner. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Family: wife, Lisa Caulfield; five children between the couple, all boys, including two named Alex. padding-bottom: 0px; . The #WAwine team is back in action this week. This also means that deep-rooted problems in the division, such as systemic racism and bias against those without the means to secure representation, are often overlooked. letter-spacing: .04em; In 2019, I was elected to the Franklin Park Borough Council. .votebox { max-width: 75px; .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from. Family: wife, Christina Malkin, three daughters, ages, 16, 15 and 13. In addition to my professional career, my personal background contributes to my connection. .votebox { display: inline-block; I have over 10 years of experience with family law. Voters on Tuesday will have the chance to impact the Allegheny County Common Pleas Courts future as nine seats are up for election. I understand what people are going through because my lived experiences include recovering from the trauma of domestic violence, having an incarcerated parent, and losing loved ones to gun violence and addiction. I am the only candidate to have an AV Preeminent Rating by the Judges and Peers. I fight for rights of the underprivileged and underserved. Also, I am dedicated to community service via mentoring children and young adults and advocating for justice and equality. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } Thirty-nine candidates are vying for 10-year positions on the bench. Assistant District Attorney at Allegheny County District Attorneys Office - Child abuse and homicide prosecutor, Current Position: Owner The Law Offices of George Heym, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1998, cum laude. 58 Patrick Sandoval LAA . Accordingly, they are either unfamiliar with or unmoved by the circumstances that brought one into the system. A public defender must "Speak for the voiceless, and bring justice to the dispossessed." A judge, however, must be the one to then *listen* for justice to be done. Family: divorced with 2 children: Madison, 24 and Matthew, 28. .clearfix { I understand the generational obstacles that have created an environment that increases the likelihood of reoffense, which has led me to represent the children and grandchildren of my first clients. } .infobox p { He advanced from the Republican primary on May 18, 2021. Recommended. } What I can say is that I care deeply about people. The Pa. Bar Association rated candidates for the PA Commonwealth Court. Bruce said that I have established myself as the preeminent federal criminal defense attorney in this area. .indicate_scroll { I would be honored to put my tradition of service and protecting families to work for the residents of Allegheny County as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas.. I sat as judge of the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court (presided over criminal, domestic violence, child sex assault, underage drinking, occasional homicide, traffic, housing, dog court, arraignments, set bail, issued warrants); as PA LCB Hearing Officer; the 1st Black to simultaneously chair Pittsburgh City Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments (8 years); and am a mental health hearing officer for 26 years. I understand how to empathize with citizens and provide real solutions to problems from serving as the mayor of Penn Hills, the largest and most diverse municipality outside the City of Pittsburgh, with a budget of over $30 million. font-weight: bold; Lawyer Mark Patrick Flaherty easily defeated County Council President James Simms and four other candidates for Allegheny County controller yesterday as the Democratic Party organization voted on its choices for support in the looming primary campaign. I graduated from Oliver High School and playing football there gave me the opportunity to attend Westminster College on a football scholarship which presented me with many opportunities. } I have the experience and ability to immediately take on a trial schedule. } Applied Statistics Computational Biology Machine Learning Genomics Bioinformatics. As a. hikisevn edullisesti 9 (+alv) Tarjous on voimassa 31.3.2023 saakka. Mark Flaherty, 40, is the son of former county commissioner and Commonwealth Court Judge Jim Flaherty, and a nephew of former county commissioner and Pittsburgh Mayor Pete Flaherty. Then, nearly 8 years as a law partner, concentrating on criminal defense in local, state and federal courtrooms. $('.pastResponses').show(); width: 100%; This bitter lost led Shawn Flaherty to support Raja, the Republican candidate in the General Election: line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px 10px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} } I worked for the Environmental Advisory Council and the Zoning and Hearing Board, and chaired both of these during my service. , Current practice area: Mental Health Hearing Officer and Attorney and Counselor at Law, General Practice of Law, Past practice area: Judge of the Minor Judiciary and Attorney and Counselor at Law, General Practice of Law with a focus representing children in delinquency and dependency hearings and school matters; Judge of the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court; PA Liquor Control Board Hearing Officer for W. PA and Erie; simultaneous Chair of City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustments (8 years); 26 years as Mental Health Hearing Officer for Orphans Court Division Court of Common Pleas; Solicitor to the Office of the Allegheny County Controller (8 years); Legislative Director Pittsburgh City Council; Assistant General Counsel and Section 8 Hearing Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh; Law Clerk Court of Common Pleas, Family: Daughter, Michelle Watson; Father, the Honorable Judge J. Warren Watson, 98; Mother, Roberta N. Watson (deceased) and Carole A. 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