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# Richard M. Hughes

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Judicial District 11 (Luzerne County) · Common Pleas Judge

## Profile

- Court: Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Judicial District 11 (Luzerne County)
- State: Pennsylvania
- Role: Common Pleas Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### recording photography evidence presentation

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence

[201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?d=&file=%2Fsecure%2Fpacode%2Fdata%2F201%2Fchapter19%2Fchap19toc.html)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/common-pleas-judges/print-view)
- [Official roster](https://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/common-pleas-judges/print-view)
- [Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster](https://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/common-pleas-judges/print-view)
- [201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?d=&file=%2Fsecure%2Fpacode%2Fdata%2F201%2Fchapter19%2Fchap19toc.html)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge Richard M. Hughes, III serves on the Court of Common Pleas, 11th Judicial District, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

### Education


### Additional information

- Judge Hughes has presided over significant civil cases
- Judge Hughes maintains professional liability insurance in accordance with Pennsylvania's Rules of Professional Conduct, reflecting his adherence to legal and ethical standards
- He has a legal career that includes both practicing law and serving as a judge, with expertise in civil litigation, criminal law, and judicial proceedings.
- His office is located at the Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
- His office handles scheduling, case management, and public inquiries related to the Court of Common Pleas Judge Hughes is recognized for his careful consideration of both civil and criminal cases, and his rulings have had significant impacts on the local legal community and the individuals involved in high-profile cases
- The award included $2.25 million for physical and emotional pain and $3 million in punitive damages, demonstrating his role in adjudicating complex civil matters involving negligence and abuse



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0784d9a288c3456edcbc19ff) — 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](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?d=&file=%2Fsecure%2Fpacode%2Fdata%2F201%2Fchapter19%2Fchap19toc.html). Collected 2026-07-26.