John E. Christner

Professional career

• Judge Christner succeeded his father, Magisterial District Judge Charles Christner, who reached mandatory retirement in 2023
• Magisterial District Judge John E. Christner serves as the presiding judge for District Court 10‐2‐06 in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania
• Magisterial District Judge, the initial level of Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System for many township matters

Education

Additional information

• His appointment was notable given his prior role as Rostraver Township’s police chief since 2021, a position he held for over 35 years in law enforcement
• handling a range of local and municipal cases
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