{"id":1243,"date":"2023-10-30T16:08:43","modified":"2024-09-02T20:31:39","slug":"icymi-fetterman-casey-accepting-applications-for-federal-judgeships-for-eastern-and-middle-districts-of-pennsylvania","link":"https:\/\/www.fetterman.senate.gov\/icymi-fetterman-casey-accepting-applications-for-federal-judgeships-for-eastern-and-middle-districts-of-pennsylvania\/","title":{"rendered":"ICYMI: Fetterman, Casey Accepting Applications for Federal Judgeships for Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>WASHINGTON, DC<\/b><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"> \u2013 Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey last week announced they are accepting applications to be considered for appointment to the positions of Federal District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and Federal District Court Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (MDPA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>\u201cThese applications are a critical opportunity to expand representation and restore balance to our judicial system. I encourage every qualified Pennsylvania lawyer who wants to serve the public and advance equal justice to apply,\u201d<\/b><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"> said Senator Fetterman. <b>\u201cThis is an incredible opportunity for lawyers of all personal backgrounds and all practice areas to put themselves in the running so we can have a judiciary that truly represents Pennsylvania.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>\u201cPennsylvania\u2019s senators, regardless of party, have continuously worked together to submit qualified candidates for Federal District Court seats in our Commonwealth,\u201d<\/b><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"> said Senator Casey. <b>\u201cI look forward to continuing this tradition with Senator Fetterman to identify and recommend highly qualified judicial candidates who possess the necessary experience, character, and temperament for lifetime appointments to the federal judiciary.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Senators Casey and Fetterman will employ the following process to fill vacancies on the Federal District Courts in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Middle District of Pennsylvania:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">District Commissions will be established in the EDPA and the MDPA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">These Commissions will review applications and interview applicants. After interviews, the Commissions will send a list of recommended candidates to the two U.S. Senators.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">The Commissions will be chaired by:<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>EDPA:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"> Robert Ross, Founding Partner, Ross Feller Casey, LLP<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>MDPA:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"> Neil T. O\u2019Donnell, Founder, O\u2019Donnell Law Office<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>Application:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">In order to be considered for a U.S. District Court Judge position in the EDPA or MDPA, interested candidates must fill out an application by visiting: <\/span><a title=\"https:\/\/casey.senate.gov\/federal-judgeships\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/casey.senate.gov\/federal-judgeships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>https:\/\/casey.senate.gov\/federal-judgeships<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Please note that applicants who applied during a prior judicial selection process in Pennsylvania must submit a new and updated application. The deadline for submitting a completed application is <b>Monday, November 27, 2023<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\">For any questions or concerns regarding the application process, please email: <\/span><a title=\"mailto:judicial_nominations@casey.senate.gov\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:judicial_nominations@casey.senate.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b>judicial_nominations@casey.senate.gov<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"normaltextrun\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false}}