Cortez Patton

Professional career

• Democratic Party judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court in Pennsylvania, elected in November 2025 and taking office on January 5, 2026, with a term ending January 5, 2032
• Early life and personal experience: Patton grew up in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, and experienced the loss of his brother to murder at age 13, which has shaped his focus on justice reform

Education

Additional information

• focusing on criminal justice reform and re-entry issues.
• Patton’s campaign site is, and he has been active in community outreach, particularly in Philadelphia’s 2nd Ward
• Professional experience: For nine years, Patton held the role of chief counsel to Philadelphia State Senator Anthony Williams
• He has also worked on probation reform legislation and is experienced in working with pro se litigants