Edward J. Borkowski at a glance
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Edward J. Borkowski
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
Biography
Professional career
- Edward J. Borkowski is a sitting judge of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, serving since 2005 and re‐elected in November 2025 for a term ending January 7, 2036
- 2005–present: Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
- 1987–1990: Judge, Allegheny County Magisterial District
- Long‐time, high‐profile judge in Allegheny County with a career spanning law enforcement, judicial service, and public defense
Education
Additional information
- In July 2025, Borkowski publicly admonished the Allegheny County Public Defender’s Office over a controversial bail decision in the case of Isreal Moseby, a defendant repeatedly denied bond for alleged dangerousness.
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- Borkowski presides over cases in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, which handles a wide range of criminal and civil matters.
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 Allegheny County
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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 ↗