Valarie S. Costanzo

Professional career

• 2025–present: President Judge of Washington County Court of Common Pleas
• Costanzo currently serves as President Judge of the Washington County Courthouse, a role she assumed in July 2025 following the retirement of former President Judge Gary Gilman
• The President Judge of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, serving since July 2025, and has been a judge in the county since 1998
• 1998–2013: Judge, Washington County Magisterial District, appointed by then-Governor Tom Ridge

Education

Additional information

• Registered as a Democrat
• In the Court of Common Pleas, she has handled divorce, custody, juvenile, DUI, termination of parental rights, adoptions, and criminal cases
• Former Assistant District Attorney in Washington County, where she developed and implemented a Fast Track criminal case program
• During her Magisterial District tenure, she adjudicated over 50,000 cases, including landlord/tenant, traffic, and summary matters.
• She resides in Cecil Township with her two sons.
• Costanzo was born in Washington County, a lifelong resident, and completed studies at Canon-McMillan High School.