Forrest B. Fordham, III at a glance
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- Common Pleas Judge
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- Pennsylvania · State
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Forrest B. Fordham, III
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Forrest Fordham III currently serves on the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, District 47 (Cambria County), having assumed office following his election in 2023
- Additionally, he has held roles as special deputy attorney general and solicitor for Richland and Cambria townships
- He held the role of an assistant district attorney for over 20 years, taking on criminal cases to protect local families and seniors
Education
- Fordham earned his Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany
- Capital University Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- He was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New York in 1993, as well as in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
- Before becoming a judge, Fordham had nearly three decades of experience as a local attorney and Cambria County prosecutor.
- His approach reflects his extensive experience as a prosecutor and dedication to community safety.
- He occupies one of the two seats vacated by previous judges and is responsible for presiding over civil and criminal cases within the county
- He also participates in community service, including serving on the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department board
- His professional liability insurance meets the requirements of Pennsylvania’s Rules of Professional Conduct
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 Cambria County
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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
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