Michael J. Defino Jr. at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Michael J. Defino Jr.
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 14-2-03
Biography
Professional career
- Criminal Justice Advisory Board: Magisterial District Judge representative since inception
- Magisterial District Judge for Judicial District 14‐2‐03 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, serving Brownsville Borough, Brownsville Township, Luzerne Township, and Redstone Township
Education
Additional information
- Judge Defino has been active in coordinating with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Association of Pennsylvania County Prosecutors on pandemic response planning during COVID‐19.
- He is also recognized for his long‐term community service and leadership in both judicial and civic organizations
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 ↗