James J. Merkins at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
- Active
James J. Merkins
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 32-2-54
Biography
Professional career
- Law clerk to Chief Justice Myron T. Steele, Supreme Court of Delaware
- Position: Magisterial District Judge, District 32‐2‐54, Delaware County, PA
- “Jim” Merkins is a Magisterial District Judge for District 32‐2‐54 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, serving Springfield and Upper Darby Townships, and a Partner in the Litigation department at Lamb McErlane PC
Education
Additional information
- James J.
- He is admitted to the Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, and to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, as well as the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and District Courts of Delaware and New Jersey
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 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 27, 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 ↗