Candidate for
Judge; Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas; District 38

Richard Haaz is a trial attorney who has represented victims of discrimination, abuse and neglect for over thirty years. Mr. Haaz is "highly recommended" by the Montgomery County Bar Association regarding his qualifications, demeanor and experience to become a judge. Mr. Haaz is also "AV" rated which is the highest rating awarded by his peers.

Mr. Haaz is a hearing committee member for the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. Haaz started his career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable I. Raymond Kremer. Mr. Haaz is chairman of the Medical/Legal Committee for the Montgomery County Bar Association and Solicitor and long-time board member to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) which serves over 4,000 "at risk" children.

Richard and his wife, Jennifer, celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary this past Valentine's Day and have three children, Ben, Sam and Chloe and two dogs. Richard is a graduate of Abington High School, Penn State University and the Franklin Pierce Law Center and has been a resident of Montgomery County for over thirty-two years.