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DEBORAH WATSON-STOKES
Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
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Biography
Deborah Watson-Stokes is a Democratic candidate for Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. She has served as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia for over three decades, including 18 years in the Homicide Unit, where she participated in more than 150 jury trials. Her career also includes roles as Chief of the Municipal Court Unit and Senior Advisor on professional development.
Top Priorities
- Ensuring judicial fairness and impartiality for all
- Promoting professionalism and a justice system responsive to community needs
- Improving victim services and fostering mentorship for legal professionals