John W. Ditzler at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
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John W. Ditzler
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 52-3-04
Biography
Professional career
- The Magisterial District Judge for District 52‐3‐04 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, serving until December 31, 2027
Education
Additional information
- John W. Ditzler was elected to this position in the 2015 Pennsylvania Consolidated Municipal General Election and re‐elected in 2021.
- He won the 2015 general election with 77.9% of the vote
- Judge Ditzler presides over Magisterial District Court 52‐3‐04, located in Cleona, PA, which is the first level of the Pennsylvania judicial system.
- Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania — Find a Judge: John Ditzler Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania
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 ↗