Joseph L. Schafer at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Joseph L. Schafer
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 36-3-03
Biography
Professional career
- Magisterial District Judge for District 36‐3‐03 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, serving since 2005 and currently in his third term
Education
Additional information
- Before his judicial appointment, Schafer held the role of Chairman of the Center Township Board of Supervisors for several years.
- He is an active member of numerous court committees and is recognized for his community involvement
- Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania lists his official judicial profile and case lookup access
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
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
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 ↗