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Vote May 15, #7 on the Ballot
I am running for the Superior
Court because I am committed to ensuring that everyone has access to
equal justice through the courts.
If elected, I will bring over 15
years of experience on the bench, a record of integrity and a commitment
to our community. I am proud that I have been rated “highly
recommended”
by the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Please look around my website to learn
more about me, my accomplishments, why I am running for Superior Court -- and
find out how you can help!
With
over 15 years experience on the bench, Judge Lazarus has the
qualifications needed to be an outstanding Superior Court judge.
Among
Judge Lazarus’ qualifications:
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Rated “highly recommended”
by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Click
here to read the entire text of the Pennsylvania Bar
Association's recommendation.
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Appointed to the Court of
Common Pleas in 1991 by Governor Robert P. Casey as a merit
selection candidate, confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate, elected
by the voters of Philadelphia in 1991 and retained in 2001.
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Experienced overseeing both
civil and criminal cases.
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Chairs the Ethics Committee
of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges.
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Holds a post doctoral law
degree, an L.L.M. from Temple University School of Law.
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Author of scholarly articles
published in respected legal journals.
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Appointed to the Governor’s
Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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An adjunct professor of
Widener University School of Law, The National Judicial College and
The National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
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A board member of the
organization, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (VIP)
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A former and first
Chancellor of the Louis D. Brandeis Society and Past President of
Temple American Inn of Court.
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Committed to ensuring equal
access to justice in the courts.
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First recipient of the
Judicial Pro Bono Award by the Pennsylvania Bar Association
News
Endorsements
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Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz endorses Judge Lazarus:
“I am proud to support Judge Anne Lazarus for the Superior Court.
She has the experience, the integrity and, most importantly, the
priorities we need on the bench to protect our families, our
children and our rights.”
read the full endorsement
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Representative John Sabatina endorses
Judge Lazarus: "We need more people like Anne
Lazarus on the courts. She is one of the most experienced and
best qualified candidate running. That is why I am proud to support
her."
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Brigadier General John L. Gronski, US Army: "I wanted to express my appreciation for the work Judge Anne Lazarus has done to support her community, Commonwealth, and Country. It is vital, today more than ever, that leaders with strong character and values stay involved to make our area a better place in which to live.
We are lucky to have people like Judge Lazarus who are willing to make a sacrifice so the lives of others are improved."
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Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)
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Chester County Democratic Committee Endorses Judge Lazarus,
February
20, 2007
click here to
read more
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Lancaster County Endorses Judge Lazarus:
click here to see
the full endorsement
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Democratic Party of Cheltenham
Township
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Radnor Township Democratic
Committeepeople
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14th Ward Independent Democratic Club, Pittsburgh,
PA
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Teamsters Local 830
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Gas Workers Employees Union Local 686
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AFSCME District Council 47
(American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Workers
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Gertrude Stein Political Club of Greater
Pittsburgh
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Liberty City Democratic Club
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Pennsylvania NOW
(National Organization for Women)
Inc.
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Pennsylvania League of Young Voters PAC
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Philadelphia Daily News
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U.S. Congressman Patrick Murphy
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Pennsylvania Auditor General Patrick Murphy
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Former Pennsylvania Treasurer Barbara Hafer
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Experience