Deep Roots - Sound Judgement

Kenneth J. Powell, Jr. for Philadelphia

Municipal Court Judge

 
 
I am the son of a Philadelphia police officer & stay-at-home mother and one of seven children. Born and raised in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia, I proudly attended St Gabriel’s School, Bishop Neumann High School, LaSalle College and Temple University School of Law. Between 1973 and 2000, I also taught Sociology & Law courses at LaSalle, St. Joe’s, Holy Family and Philadelphia Community College. I began my civil service career as a Philadelphia probation officer in 1970 while attending Law School at night. I am as PHILADELPHIAN as it gets. Since earning my law degree, I have practiced law in the Philadelphia legal community for the past 30 years. I have tried thousands of cases to verdict in a variety of jurisdictions in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. Experience is ample on both sides of the courtroom: in criminal matters as a prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney. In civil cases, I’ve served as both a plaintiff’s and defense attorney. Through the years, i’ve tried cases in Municipal Court, the Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Court, Orphan’s Court, Family Court, Landlord-Tenant Court, Tax Court, Traffic Court, as well as the Federal Courts and Appellate Courts - handling matters ranging from simple probate disputes all the way to high-profile criminal and civil cases. Please know that I understand the process and functions of our judicial system as well as anyone that has run in some time. I have been voted by my legal peers to AV status, the highest level of professional excellence awarded by Martinndale Hubbell. In addition to my current employment at a litigation firm, I continue to give back to the community through my pro bono work. I have also coached a successful high school mock trial team in a Philadelphia school. When not practicing law, I enjoy a good book and I love my EAGLES, PHILLIES and Big 5 basketball. I am also the sitting Vice President at Philadelphia’s venerable Orpheus Club. Finally, I am a member of Landmarks, Inc., a group dedicated to the preservation of historical sights in Philadelphia. I have spent my life in Philadelphia and my entire professional life has been spent in a courtroom. It has been a life-long dream to serve as a jurist and I am certain that I can serve my beloved Philadelphia and it’s citizens as an arbiter of justice with the integrity, diligence and honor that you deserve! You need a jurist who draws from broad-based experience and legal knowledge when deciding matters which affect your everyday lives. We can only win with your support on May 19th. Please contact us at kenpowellforjudge@gmail.com, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ken-Powell/99028605794?ref=share Call anytime: 215-242-1126. Thank you! Ken May 19th Ballot Positions: #39 -For Democrats #120 - For Republicans Endorsed by: Local 21 IUPAT Local 115 Teamsters Local 22 Firefighters Local 234 Transport Workers’ Union Recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association Make contributions payable to: Ken Powell for Judge, 8440 Ardleigh St. Philadelphia, PA 19118 lNEXT PAGE - mailto:powellforjudge@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Ken-Powell/99028605794?ref=shareAbout_Me.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2

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