John H. Fishel

Professional career

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business Administration from Penn State University.

Additional information

• He has held the role of President of the York County Magisterial District Judge Association (2011–2016) and as State President of the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania (2017–2018).
• He was re-elected without opposition in 2015
• handling numerous criminal investigations including homicides, sexual assaults, and fatal accidents Fishel was elected as a Magisterial District Judge in May 2009 and appointed by Governor Ed Rendell in July 2009.
• Fishel began his career in law enforcement in 1987 with the Windsor Township Police Department, later serving as a Detective Sergeant with the York Area Regional Police Department until his retirement in 2009.
• John H. Fishel has had a long career in law enforcement and judicial service, with significant community involvement.
• John H. Fishel was born and raised in Windsor Township, Pennsylvania, and has been a lifelong resident of the area.
• He has been certified as a Police Academy instructor and an expert in accident reconstruction
• Fishel has been actively involved in his community, participating in organizations such as the Red Lion Elks, Red Lion Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Zembo Shrine, Lions Club, and the Kaltreider-Benfer Library Board.
• He has also volunteered for the Red Lion Ambulance Association and served on school and community support committees