Candidate for
Judge; Court of Common Pleas; District 5; Democratic Party

Prior to becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Carmen Robinson served over 15 years as a Pittsburgh police officer. She spent over a decade investigating crimes, working closely with prosecutors, and building criminal cases. She has worked in the position of sergeant, detective, and patrol officer. Carmen gained an impeccable reputation as tough, dedicated, and honest.

Carmen also has a view behind the bench. She served four years assisting in matters before the court as a Judicial Clerk which is an attorney to the Judge. She has written judicial opinions, bench memos and conducted research for Justice Baer as an extern and the Hon. Dwayne Woodruff as a staff attorney.

Today, Carmen takes advantage of this insider law enforcement experience as she defends clients accused of criminal conduct. She understands firsthand how police and prosecutors are supposed to put together criminal cases. Using this insight, she is able add balance to the criminal justice process.

Carmen went to Duquesne University School of Law where she attended law school during the day and worked nights as a Pittsburgh Police Bureau Sergeant in one of the most distressed zones in the city.

Carmen is married to Paul K. Brown and has a 13-year-old son. Carmen is a member of the National Organization of Women, the League of Women Voters, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and attends church at Macedonia Baptist Church.

Carmen considers herself a community lawyer/Human rights chapion because she is invested in each and every case.