Kelly Tua Hammers at a glance
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- Magisterial District Judge
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Kelly Tua Hammers
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 10-3-08
Biography
Professional career
- Hammers has been District Judge for the 10‐3‐08 Magisterial District since November 15, 2021, when she was appointed by the Pennsylvania State Senate to replace retiring Judge Mark J. Bilik
- Before becoming a judge, Hammers held the role of Assistant District Attorney in Westmoreland County since 1997, specializing in sexual assault prosecutions, civil asset forfeiture cases, and juvenile crime.
- Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge for Westmoreland County, serving District 10‐3‐08, with a term running until January 3, 2028
Education
Additional information
- Her term ends January 3, 2028
- She also taught at the Municipal Police Academy at Westmoreland County Community College
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 ↗