David J. Barton at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
- Active
David J. Barton
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 05-2-17
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- Judge Barton has not publicly responded to questionnaires from organizations such as the ACLU of Pennsylvania, indicating limited public commentary on policy or advocacy issues.
- Magisterial District Judges in Pennsylvania are elected officials, and Barton’s office is part of the Fifth Judicial District of Allegheny County, which includes 46 magisterial district courts
- Judge Barton presides over Magisterial District Court 05-2-17, which covers Baldwin Township, Castle Shannon Borough, and Whitehall Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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 ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
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 ↗