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CORTEZ PATTON
Candidate for Judge of the Municipal Court
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Biography
Cortez Patton is a Democratic judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court in Pennsylvania, having assumed office on January 5, 2026. A South Philadelphia native, Patton has a background in law and public policy, serving as chief legal counsel to State Senator Anthony H. Williams for over a decade, focusing on criminal justice reform and systemic inequities.
Top Priorities
- Addressing systemic inequities and applying the law fairly and compassionately.
- Advocating for criminal justice reform, including probation and criminal record elimination.
- Ensuring courts recognize and respect the lived experiences of all citizens.