Richard W. Luther Jr. at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Richard W. Luther Jr.
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 48-1-01
Biography
Professional career
- Magisterial District Judge for McKean County, Pennsylvania, serving District 48‐3‐03 in Bradford and surrounding townships, with a term that includes his current position through at least 2024
Education
Additional information
- Luther was first elected in 2017 and has been re‐elected in subsequent retention elections.
- He has been active in the judicial race, cross‐filing in both Democratic and Republican primaries in past elections
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 ↗