Vincent Johnson at a glance
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Vincent Johnson
Biography
Professional career
- Vincent L. Johnson is an elected judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, serving since 2011 and currently in a term through 2032
- There is also an Associate Circuit Judge Vincent Johnson in St. Charles County, Missouri, appointed in 2023, with a background in corporate finance and law from Missouri State University and the University of Dayton School of Law
- Position: Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, District 1 (Philadelphia County, PA)
Education
Additional information
- Before becoming a judge, Johnson practiced law in private practice for over 30 years
- handling both criminal and civil cases for individuals, businesses, and religious organizations
- This is a different individual from the Pennsylvania judge
- The Philadelphia Bar Association has rated Johnson “recommended”
- He is also an ordained minister and a member of the Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons and the Board of Directors of Grand Old Gospel Fellowship, Inc
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Equipment Advance Approval
Statewide
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16 requires advance approval for media equipment used for courtroom coverage and allows the judge to control the number and setup of media personnel and equipment.
Failure to obtain advance approval for equipment may preclude its use in the proceeding.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Device Use In Courtroom
Statewide
Missouri courtroom device use for media coverage is not generally permitted unless authorized by the operating rule, a local court rule, or the judge presiding in the proceeding.
No person may use any device capable of media coverage in a courtroom or court clerk's office unless specifically authorizedMissouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Missouri allows limited video and audio recording for media coverage under COR 16 technical limits, subject to judicial approval and courtroom controls.
Not more than one videographer, using a single device, shall be permitted in the courtroom during a judicial proceeding at any time.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
Missouri 12th Judicial Circuit Court
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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Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
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View Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster ↗Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
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View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗