D. Neil McEwen at a glance
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D. Neil McEwen
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, District 35 (Mercer County), serving since 2022 and through at least 2031
- McEwen emphasizes integrity, honesty, and fairness in criminal justice and public safety
- Began his judicial career in the Mercer County Magisterial District Court and later held the role of Assistant District Attorney
- Prior Roles: Assistant District Attorney, Mercer County Judge Assistant, Mercer County Magisterial District Public Defender
Education
Additional information
- In January 2024, he presided over the swearing‐in ceremony for newly elected county officials, underscoring his role in the county’s judicial leadership
- He was re‐elected to the Magisterial District in 2015 before being elected to the Court of Common Pleas in 2021
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
Statewide
For Pennsylvania Common Pleas proceedings, statewide Pa.R.J.A. 1910 prohibits courtroom broadcasting, recording, and photography unless an exception or judicial authorization applies; the rule also recognizes judge-authorized electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation.
the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster
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View Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster ↗201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View 201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom ↗