League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizens Education Fund
	All of Philadelphia County, PA May 19, 2009 Election
	Judge; Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas; District 1 Voter Information 10 Year Term.

Results as of Jun 21 1:56pm, 0.0% of Precincts Reporting (0/0) (18 Democratic/48 Republican Total Other Write-In Votes 0.00/0.13%)

Candidates (Vote for 7) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Robert Coleman 45235 Democratic votes 10.32% Angeles Roca 38410 Democratic/5928 Republican votes 8.76/15.77% Occupation: Judge Priorities: Honest Fair Impartial Dan Anders 28859 Democratic/5546 Republican votes 6.58/14.76% Diane Thompson 30326 Democratic votes 6.92% Occupation: Attorney-at-Law More than 18 years court room experience Admitted to PA and NJ Bars, Federal Court Bars Recommended by Philadelphia Bar Association Former Chair & Committeeperson, 61st Ward Former Common Pleas Law Clerk Former Master, Court of Common Pleas, Discovery Court Priorities: I believe everyone should have equal access to courts and justice regardless of one's background or financial means I believe that I am a compassionate, caring person with years of life experience as well as legal experience I know how to listen. Fran Shields 23193 Democratic/6770 Republican votes 5.29/18.02% Joyce Eubanks 24059 Democratic/5631 Republican votes 5.49/14.98% Occupation: Judge Court of Common Pleas Appointed by Governor Edward G. Rendell, Judge Court of Common Pleas Twenty Five Years as Trial Attorney serving Philadelphia as a Public Defender Priorities: Serving the citizens of the First Judicial District with Compassion, Integrity and Respect for all Donna Woelpper 29443 Democratic votes 6.72% Occupation: Attorney Juvenile Court Master in delinquency, dependency and truancy cases in First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Former Chairperson of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Executive Committee Served as pro-bono attorney for Support Center for Child Advocates, Homeless Advocacy Project, Legal Clinic for the Disabled and the Senior Law Center Priorities: Uphold the law. Fairness and consistency. Maintain civility, courtesy and respect in the courtroom. Adam Beloff, Esquire 26167 Democratic votes 5.97% Occupation: Attorney Endorsed by the Philadelphia Inquirer Recommended by the Phila. Bar Assoc. Founder of Beloff & Hope, Law Firm Certified Mediator & Philadelphia Arbitrator Community Leader and Volunteer Volunteer Presiding Judge for National High School Mock Trial Competitions Priorities: Estabilish an Economic Mediation Program for divorcing parties Establish a volunteer Custody Neutral Assessment Program geared at protecting the rights and emotions of children involved in custody disputes Merge the Custody and Support dockets which would eliminate backlog and save valuable court resouces and money to the parties and the court system Roxanne E. Covington 25820 Democratic votes 5.89% Occupation: Senior Trial Attorney - Center City Law Firm of Zarwin Baum Adjunct Professor - Temple University Honored as Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star Judge Pro Temp and Certified Arbitrator with Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Former City Commissioner - Human Relations Commision Former Prosecutor Howard University School of Law - JD 1993 Priorities: Dedication to justice and fairness in the judicial system Commitment to integrity of the bench Compassion and understanding for the citizens of Philadelphia Sharon Williams-Losier 25612 Democratic votes 5.84% Occupation: Attorney, Legislative Aide Litigation Attorney for over 20 years, Legislative Aide and Counsel, Councilwoman Marian Tasco Democratic City Committee Volunteer Attorney for 10 years, PA Co-Chair Voter Protection Obama Campaign Board Member: Philadelphia Branch of NAACP, Philadelphia Chapter of ACLU, Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center,League of Women Voters, Community Activist : President of Civic Association,OLCAA,35th Police District Advisory Council Education: Temple University Law School, Philadelphia High School for Girls Priorities: I will exhibit fairness, integrity, courtesy and common sense as a judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Beverly Muldrow 24790 Democratic votes 5.65% Angelo J. Foglietta 18508 Democratic votes 4.22% Occupation: Attorney St. Joseph's University - 1972 - BS Political Science Widener University School of Law - 1977 - JD Assistant City Solicitor - 1977 to 1985 Private Practice since 1985 Over 30 years Trial Experience Member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Priorities: Restore Honor, Integrity and Impartiality to the Judiciary Openness and Fairness for Those Appearing before me Fair Administration of Justice for All Gregory A. Coleman 14916 Democratic votes 3.40% Occupation: Attorney at Law Graduate of Central High School; University of Connecticut, BA in Economics; Rutgers University School of Law, JD Recommended by The Philadelphia Bar Association Admitted to Pennsylvania Bar, New Jersey Bar, and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Private practitioner of the law for over 25 years; presently specializing in mental health law, representing hundreds of respondents Involuntary civil commitment hearings; Certified Arbitrator; Mediator, Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS Dispute Resolution Program Former Bank Branch Manager; Former Chief of Staff of Philadelphia City Council Priorities: Service to the people of Philadelphia by rendering justice impartially with equity and equanimity. Restoring honor, respect, and dignity to the bench. Educating the citizens of Philadelphia of the function and importance of the court in their daily lives. Anne Marie B. Coyle 6945 Democratic/7540 Republican votes 1.58/20.06% Occupation: Attorney Former: Assistant District Attorney Of Philadelphia - 16 years Current: Civil/Family Law Attorney - 8 years Former Deputy Attorney General Archbishop Ryan H.S. 1977 La Salle College (now University): B.A. 1981-Political Science Villanova Univeristy School Of Law: Juris Doctor 1984 Priorities: Community Safety & Law Enforcement Restoration of Public Faith In Competence & Integrity Of Judiciary Commitment To Service Elinore O'Neill Kolodner 13941 Democratic votes 3.18% Occupation: Lawyer 32 Years litigating in Family and Orphans Court Married to Harvey D. Kolodner, mother of Elizabeth Daughter of former Police Com. Joe O'Neill Niece of former Dep Fire Com. Joe McKenna Graduate of West Catholic High, Univ of Penn and Villanova Law Roxborough resident for 33 years Priorities: Experience and fairness to all Managing to avoid delay in the Court system to the best of my ability Giving every person respect when they appear in Court Jonathan Q. Irvine 12935 Democratic votes 2.95% W. Fred Harrison, Jr. 10307 Democratic votes 2.35% Marilyn Rigmaiden-Deleon 9821 Democratic votes 2.24% Vince Giusini 8929 Democratic votes 2.04% Occupation: Attorney At Law Juris Doctorate - Delaware Law School Bachelor of Arts- Temple University Highest Integrity Rating Priorities: Fairness and Equality in the Judiciary The Selection of Qualified Judges Equal Representation Under the Law John Joseph Capaldi 8429 Democratic votes 1.92% Christine Adair 5883 Democratic votes 1.34% Occupation: Attorney/Master Experienced litigator with 30+ years in court Recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association Dependency/Adoption Master in Family Court Endorsed by NOW and Liberty City Democratic Club Fund raiser and contributor to many charities Running an Independent Campaign Priorities: We need an experienced, independent judiciary. We need political parties to endorse only highly qualified candidates. We need candidates whose reputation for integrity and fairness are beyond reproach. Judge Hall 5601 Democratic votes 1.28% Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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