Justin Walsh (born April 15, 1972) is an American attorney and politician who served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 58th district from 2017 to 2019.[1][2] In 2019 he was elected a judge in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.[3]
Justin Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas Judge | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2019 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – November 5, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Harhai |
| Succeeded by | Eric Davanzo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1972 Donora, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Saint Francis University (BA) Seton Hall University School of Law (JD) |
Education
editJustin Walsh earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in political science from Saint Francis University in 1994.[4] After graduating summa cum laude from Saint Francis, Walsh attended Seton Hall University School of Law. He graduated with his Juris Doctor in 1997.[4]
Career
editAfter law school, Walsh began working as an attorney in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.[4] Walsh worked as a partner at Amatangelo, Baisey & Walsh.[4]
Walsh assumed the position of Pennsylvania House of Representatives Representing District 58 after he was elected on November 8, 2016.[3] Walsh has served on several House committees: the House Game and Fisheries Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, the Gaming Oversight Committee, and the House Labor & Industry Committee.[4]
In February 2019, Walsh announced his would be running for a judgeship on the Westmoreland Court of Commons Pleas.[5] On November 5, 2019, Walsh won his election to the bench.[6]
Campaign for House Representatives
editIn April 2016, Walsh ran unopposed for the Republican nominee for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58.[3] The general election was held on November 8, 2016, Walsh won with 61.5% of the vote.
While running for state representative, it was revealed that Justin Walsh had an arrest record. In 1995, while in law school, he pled guilty to harassment.[7] A year later, Walsh was arrested and charged with 13 counts: 4 counts aggravated assault; 4 counts simple assault; 4 counts recklessly endangering another person and 1 count of disorderly conduct engaged in fighting.[7]
In 2018, Walsh ran as the incumbent for the 58th District.[3] In the general election, held on November 6, 2018, Walsh defeated his opponent by earning 61.7% of the vote.[3]
References
edit- ^ Rich Cholodofsky (2016-02-01). "Rostraver lawyer aims for Republican nomination in 58th District". TribLive. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "Justin Walsh". Legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ a b c d e "Justin Walsh". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ a b c d e "Judge Justin M. Walsh". Trellis. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Varine, Patrick (2019-02-13). "State Rep. Justin Walsh announces candidacy for Westmoreland County judge". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Independent, Mon Valley (2019-11-06). "Walsh, Stewart win seats on Westmoreland bench". The Mon Valley Independent. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ a b "HD-58: Walsh Plagued by Prior Arrests - PoliticsPA". www.politicspa.com/. 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2023-10-24.