Maria McLaughlin at a glance
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- Superior Court Judge
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Maria McLaughlin
Superior Court Judge · Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Biography
Professional career
- Maria C. McLaughlin is a Democratic Party judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, elected in 2017 and serving until 2028, with a career that includes judicial, prosecutorial, and legal clerkship roles
- Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas: Elected 2011
- Supervising Judge for Wiretaps: Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Education
Additional information
- She is a member of the Democratic Party
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 ↗