Mary D. Walsh Dempsey at a glance
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Mary D. Walsh Dempsey
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County
Biography
Professional career
- In 2021, Mary Walsh Dempsey was chosen as a judge for the Court of Common Pleas in Lackawanna County, making her the fourth female judge in the county's history
- Mary Walsh Dempsey is a Scranton resident who completed studies at the University of Scranton with a degree in criminal justice in 1988
- Her early inspiration to pursue a legal career stemmed from a personal experience at age 10, which ignited her passion for justice and equality
Education
Additional information
- Dempsey has a diverse legal background, having practiced both civil and criminal law.
- Has worked in various capacities, including as an Assistant District Attorney and in private practice at Ufberg & Associates.
- Beyond her legal career, Dempsey is actively involved in her community and various organizations in the Scranton area.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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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 ↗