Judge Brandon Neuman
Rating: Highly Recommended
Since January 1, 2018, the candidate has served as a Common Pleas Court judge and has presided over family law, criminal and civil cases in both jury and non-jury proceedings. The candidate is also involved with the Veterans specialty court in his county and is taking over the program. Prior to his tenure as a Common Pleas judge, the candidate worked under a law firm partner who described the candidate as an extremely hard worker and an excellent attorney. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for terms beginning in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016 and, while serving as a Representative, he continued his legal work on a part-time basis. The candidate's opinions demonstrate knowledge of substantive and procedural legal issues and the ability to provide good factual backgrounds and well-developed legal arguments. His colleagues indicate the candidate has a high level of integrity, treats all individuals fairly, has appropriate judicial temperament, is patient with all persons who appear before him and has a record of involvement in community service. Based on the candidate's experience as a practicing attorney, his service in the House of Representatives and his diversified experience as a Common Pleas judge, the commission highly recommends the candidate for election to the Superior Court.
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Judge Ann Marie Wheatcraft
Rating: Highly Recommended
The candidate is an experienced jurist known for her high degree of professionalism, good judicial temperament, excellent character, and undisputed integrity. The candidate was a solo practitioner before becoming an assistant district attorney for over ten years. She has served as a common pleas court judge since 2012 and as a trial judge presided over hundreds of cases including criminal and civil cases, jury trials and bench trials. Her opinions are organized, thorough and well-reasoned. The candidate has taken great strides to improve the quality of justice in Chester County. She was involved in the creation and development of treatment courts in Chester County and worked tirelessly for the introduction of comfort dogs in the courtroom. A demonstration of the high regard her colleagues have for her is that she was elected president judge, in 2025. Not only does she volunteer in the community as a board member for several non-profit organizations, but she also teaches newly elected judges and serves on several statewide committees. Due to her broad experience as a practicing attorney, proven record of judicial leadership, high ethical standards and dedication to the legal profession, the commission is confident that the candidate would serve with distinction as a Superior Court judge and highly recommends her candidacy.
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Maria Battista
Rating: Not Recommended (for failure to participate)