League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizens Education Fund
	Pennsylvania State Government May 19, 2009 Election
	Judge; Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court; 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. Barbara Behrend Ernsberger 231,039 votes 21.8% Party: Democratic Occupation: Attorney Juris Doctorate 1976 Duquesne University School of Law Bachelar of Arts, Cum Laude, 1973 University of Pittsburgh Commissioner, City of Pittsburgh, Department of Planning Former Chair of the City of Pittsburgh Democratic Committee City of Pittsburgh 2002 Woman of the Year Rated by Martindale-Hubbell as having "Very High Legal Ability & Ethical Standards" Priorities: To provide well reasoned and unbiased decisions which uphold the laws and the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania To provide equal justice to all To promote quick and just resolution of all cases thereby rendering timely decisions Linda S. Judson 227,207 votes 21.5% Party: Democratic Occupation: Attorney 1979 St. Francis General Hospital, Alvernia School of Practical Nursing LPN 1986 University of Pittsburgh, B.A .(cum laude) 1990 Duquesne School of Law J.D. 20 years practice as an attorney Clerk for Commonwealth Court Technical Specialist (as an attorney), Marsh & McLennan Insurance regulation, risk management, regulatory compliance including OSHA & workplace safety Priorities: Internal judicial system guidelines should reinforce the obligations of each judge to the integrity of the entire system James Murray "Jimmy" Lynn 161,424 votes 15.2% Party: Democratic Occupation: Judge, Court of Common Pleas 18 years + trial judge, almost all court divisions 15 years private practice attorney 3 years prosecutor lifelong record of public and community service 1973, Loyola University School of Law, J.D. "reccomended" by PBA Priorities: Decision-making must be free of any external influence (political, social or economic). Bring honesty, integrity, and fairness to the Commonwealth Court Abov all, I will listen wholeheartedly to both sides of all cases Michael D. Sherman 157,361 votes 14.9% Party: Democratic Occupation: Attorney Juris Doctorate 1983, Duquesne University School of Law Bachelor of Arts 1979, Rutgers College Board of Directors, Mt Lebanon Extended Daycare Program Advisory Board, Larson's National Workers Compensation Law Center 2009 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine and Law & Politics Inc. A-V peer rating Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Priorities: Provide Well Researched, Well Written Legal Opinions Increase Bar Association and Community Relations Promote Mediation and Alternative Resolutions Stephen G. "Steve" Pollock 142,121 votes 13.4% Party: Democratic Occupation: Of Counsel, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, LLP Member, Pennsylvania State Planning Board Co-Editor, Philadelphia Zoning Code, Blue Book Edition 1993-2003 32 years practicing law in Zoning and Land Use Past Chair, Real Property Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association Past President, Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, Abington, Pa. Chairman, Lower Moreland Planning Commission Priorities: Work hard to restore confidence in the integrity of the judiciary by requiring mandatory ethics and continuing legal education for judges. Take steps to provide a judicial system that is fair and respectful of the rights of all and passionate about doing the right thing independently. Remembering always that parties involved in litigation are owed the judge's full attention to the record, the law, the briefs, and the arguments. Daniel K. Bricmont 139,961 votes 13.2% Party: Democratic Occupation: Attorney 1987, University of Pittsburgh, B.S. 1990, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. (cum laude) 19 years in plaintiff personal injury practice 1993-2005 Mayor of Avalon Commended for his ethics by the Commonwealth Court, in the Court's decision in Corning, Inc., v. WCAB (Bryner), 684 A.2d 244, 245, Footnote 4 (Pa. Cmw A respected lawyer voted by his peers to be included in the publication The Best Lawyers in America, published by Woodward and White (2007). Priorities: To apply, with impartiality, the laws of Pa as adopted by our representatives in the General Assembly, consistent with the PA Constitution. Ensure equal access to the Courts and a fair hearing for any claim or matter to come to the Court . To ensure that the workings of the Court proceed in a prompt and business like fashion so the parties receive both fair and impartial decisions. Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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