Mark A. McCants at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
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Mark A. McCants
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 31-1-09
Biography
Professional career
- Magisterial District Judge, Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 31-1-09
Education
Additional information
- On November 7, 2023, he was elected to serve a six-year term as a Magisterial District Judge in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, specifically for District 31-1-09, with his term running until December 31, 2029 As a Magisterial District Judge, McCants presides over minor civil and criminal matters, landlord-tenant disputes, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings in criminal cases within his district
- Before his judicial career, McCants was known for his athletic achievements as a safety and return specialist in the United States Football League (USFL), playing three seasons for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 12th round of the 1981 NFL Draft
- Mark Anthony McCants, born February 17, 1958, is a former professional football player who transitioned into public service
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 ↗