Douglas G. Reichley at a glance
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Douglas G. Reichley
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- Reichley launched the county's Drug Treatment Court in 2019 and Mental Health/Wellness Court in 2026, and is active in community organizations such as the Allentown Police Athletic League and Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council
- Elected in 2011 to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, he has presided over criminal, juvenile, civil, orphans', and family court matters
- He served five terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2003–2011), holding roles such as Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and receiving honors including State Public Official of the Year (2010)
- American judge and former Republican state legislator from 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 ↗
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 Lehigh 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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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 ↗