John F. Spataro at a glance
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- Common Pleas Judge
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John F. Spataro
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Crawford County
Biography
Professional career
- The President Judge of the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, a position he has held since January 2020, and has served on the bench since 2011
- Leadership Role: Elected President Judge of Crawford County in January 2020 the biographical record
- Judge Spataro’s career includes service as a judge in the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas, with a focus on civil and criminal matters within the county’s judicial system
- Disciplinary Board: Lists him as President Judge of the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas, with no pending disciplinary proceedings
Education
- Ohio Northern University, Claude Pettit College of Law the biographical record+1 — J.D. (1979)
- Edinboro University of Pennsylvania the biographical record+1 — M.A. (1977)
- Edinboro University of Pennsylvania the biographical record+1 — B.A. (1975)
Additional information
- Public records list recent cases he has presided over, such as civil trials filed in 2024
- Appointment: Retained to the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas in 2011 with an 83.5% “yes” vote.
- Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar: 1980
- Biography of Judge John F. Spataro
- As President Judge, Spataro oversees the administration of the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas, ensuring efficient case handling and upholding judicial standards
- Before his judicial tenure, Spataro was an attorney in Meadville, PA, with practice areas among them municipal law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, real estate, and other legal matters
- His tenure has included presiding over numerous trials and legal proceedings, as documented in public case records
- Professional Standing: Recognized in legal directories such as, and there he holds an AV Preeminent® rating, the highest peer recognition for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
- He has been active in the legal community and is listed in official Crawford County judicial directories
- 359 East Center St, Meadville, PA 16335
- Phone: (814) 333-7497
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 Crawford 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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