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All of Delaware County, PA May 17, 2011 Election
Judge; Court of Common Pleas; District 32; Democratic Party Voter Information

10 Year Term.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Candidates (Vote for 5)
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Nathaniel C. "Nate" Nichols, Esq. Click here for more information about this candidate 11,198 votes 16.4%

  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Law Professor
  • B.A. Howard University
  • J.D. Columbia University Law School
  • Associate Professor, Widener Law School
  • 2010 Outstanding Service Award Delaware County Bar Association
  • 2008 PA Bar Association Pro Bono Award
  • 2005 Chester NAACP Judge Robert A. Wright Freedom Award
Priorities:
  • I will be fair and impartial in all cases brought before me.
  • I will decide cases expeditiously.
  • I will mete out equal justice under the law.
Michael F. Schleigh Click here for more information about this candidate 10,194 votes 14.9%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • LLM in Trial Advocacy, Beasley School of Law, Temple University
  • JD, Rutgers Universty School of Law - Camden
  • BA in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania
  • Past Auditor, Borough of Lansdowne
  • Past Representive for Borough of Lansdowne, Darby Creek Joint Authority (Inter-Municipality Sewer Board)
  • Councilperson, Borough of Lansdowne
Priorities:
  • Fairness & Equity to all - I will not take phone calls from attorneys without all parties participating
  • Development of Veterans Court Program
  • Further Development of Foreclosure Prevention Programs
Sally Ann Heckert Bikin 10,162 votes 14.8%
  • Party: Democratic
G. Lawrence Demarco 9,321 votes 13.6%
  • Party: Democratic
Christine Fizzano Cannon Click here for more information about this candidate 9,069 votes 13.2%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • Widener U. School of Law, J.D., cum laude; Law Review, Articles Editor
  • 17 years private practice in Delaware County; Southern Delaware County Authority Solicitor; Fmr. Prosecuting Atty., OSE; Fmr. Asst. County Solicitor
  • Fmr. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee Member; Fmr. Governor's Judicial Advisory Committee Member
  • County Council, Vice Chairman; Fmr. Middletown Twp. Councilperson; Fmr. Middletown Twp. Zoning Hearing Board Member
  • Board of Directors, Delaware Cty. Bar Assoc.; Board of Directors, Riddle Healthcare Foundation; Fmr. Commissioner, Delaware County Women's Commission
  • Received Highest Rating of "WELL QUALIFIED" from Delco Bar Association; Inducted, DELCO HI-Q Hall of Honor
Priorities:
  • Uphold the Honesty, Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Perform the duties of the Office of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas impartially and diligently
  • Approach each case with an open mind and provide litigants with an opportunity to be heard in a courteous environment
John P. Capuzzi, Sr. Click here for more information about this candidate 6,888 votes 10.1%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Magisterial District Judge & Attorney
  • BA & MBA LaSalle University
  • CNMT Philadelphia School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • JD Widener University School of Law
  • Moot Court Honor Society
  • Former Commissioner - Marple Township
  • Life Member of Yeadon Fire Company #1
Priorities:
  • The Administration of Fair and Impartial Justice for All & Adherence to the Law
  • Respect for Litigants, Attorneys, Court Staff, Visitors & Fellow Jurists
  • Punctuality and Appreciation of Other's Commitments and Scheuldes
G. Michael "Mike" Green Click here for more information about this candidate 6,700 votes 9.8%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: District Attorney of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
  • 1977, Villanova, B.A. Magna cum Laude
  • 1980, Villanova, J.D.
  • Found to be "Well Qualified" in the 2011 Delaware County Bar Association Survey, Receiving the Highest "Well Qualified" Membership Support.
  • Martindale-Hubbell Highest Peer Attorney Rating.
  • Leadership Award Conferred By The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, 2010
  • Leadership Award Conferred By The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, 2009
Priorities:
  • Provide each party to litigation the opportunity to present fully the claim and the defense.
  • Recognize, protect and honor the rights of crime victims.
  • Establish an efficient trial docket and preside in the courtroom with integrity.
Spiros E. Angelos Click here for more information about this candidate 4,948 votes 7.2%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • PMC Colleges B.A. 71 Cum Laude
  • Widener University School of Law J.D. 78
  • Vice Chairman: Moot Court Honor Society; Member: American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Delaware County Bar Association
  • 32 years private practice in Delaware County; Director: Office of the Public Defender of Delaware County
  • Former Township Supervisor: Thornbury; Former Zoning Board and Planning Commission Member: Thornbury; Western Delaware Valley Lion's Club Member
  • Received the Delaware County Bar Association's highest rating of "WELL QUALIFIED" to be Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Priorities:
  • I will utilize my 32 years of legal experience to preside over cases judiciously and expeditiously.
  • Provide a forum whereby litigants will be afforded an equal opportunity to present their cases.
  • Continue to uphold the justice, equality and integrity of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.

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