John P. Bruner

Professional career

• The elected Magisterial District Judge for District 27‐3‐10 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, serving until the end of 2027
• Magisterial District Judges are elected by the public and serve under the supervision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Washington County President Judge

Education

Additional information

• Judge Bruner’s Magisterial District 27‐3‐10 covers multiple communities in Washington County, including: Amwell Township, Blaine Township, Buffalo Township, Canton Township, Claysville Borough, Donegal Township, East Finley Township, Green Hills Borough, Hopewell Township, Independence Township, Morris Township, South Franklin Township, West Finley Township, and West Middletown Borough
• As a Magisterial District Judge, John P. Bruner presides over the court of initial jurisdiction for criminal cases in Pennsylvania, including summary and preliminary hearings for misdemeanor and felony offenses, as well as civil cases where the amount in dispute does not exceed $12,000