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JOSEPH J RUSSO

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JOSEPH J RUSSO
Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Joseph J. Russo is a Democratic judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, having assumed office on January 5, 2026. With diverse legal experiences throughout Philadelphia's courts, including as an attorney and judicial law clerk, Russo is committed to building a safer and fairer city for all.
Top Priorities
  • Fairness
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
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