Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Judge Carolyn T. Carluccio

Rating: Highly Recommended

The candidate has ably served as a Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas judge since 2009. She was unanimously elected by her peers to serve as president judge in 2022, making her the first female to hold the position. Previously, the candidate served as an assistant United States attorney in the District of Delaware and chief public defender in Montgomery County, during which time she gained extensive trial experience. Past job experiences also included service as chief deputy solicitor and acting director of human resources in Montgomery County. During her tenure on the bench, she has presided over criminal, civil, juvenile and family court matters. The candidate is a well-respected jurist, described by those appearing before her as highly intelligent, energetic, courteous, respectful and fair. Her colleagues described her as hardworking, industrious and even-tempered. Her opinions are well written and well-reasoned. She is active in many organizations, including the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges and Montgomery Bar Association, where she holds or has held various leadership positions. She also has a record of community involvement throughout her career. The commission finds that the candidate meets the rigorous standards set forth and possesses the highest combination of legal ability, experience, integrity and excellent judicial temperament. The commission is confident that the candidate would serve with distinction as a Supreme Court justice and, therefore, highly recommends her candidacy.

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Judge Daniel D. McCaffery

Rating: Highly Recommended

The candidate is an experienced jurist known for his high degree of professionalism, good judicial temperament and strong work ethic. His legal career has taken several paths that allowed the candidate to attain substantial experience in a variety of areas. He served as an assistant district attorney of Philadelphia from 1991 to 1996, rising to a leadership role in the Major Trials Unit. He was employed from 1997 to 2000 as an associate and from 2001 to 2013 as a partner in a law firm. He served as a judge on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas between 2014 and 2019, and during his tenure made several important administrative contributions. From January 2020 to present, he has served ably as a Superior Court of Pennsylvania judge. He has a sound knowledge of legal principles. His opinions and legal writings are well written and well-reasoned. In addition, the candidate has a demonstrated record of community involvement. Before commencing his legal education, he served on active duty in the U.S. Army for two years followed by a four-year commitment in the Army Reserve. Because of his broad experience as a practicing attorney, proven record of judicial leadership, high ethical standards and dedication to the legal profession and the community, the commission is confident the candidate would serve with distinction as a Supreme Court justice and, therefore, highly recommends his candidacy. 

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