William J. Flannery at a glance
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- Common Pleas Judge
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William J. Flannery
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County
Biography
Professional career
- Law Office of William J. Flannery – Private practice attorney (2014–present)
- The Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas Judge for District 53 (Lawrence County), serving at the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, PA, with a term through 2036
- Balph, Nicolls, Mitsos, Flannery & Clark – Associate Attorney (2006–2014)
- Flannery states that justice means ensuring fair prosecutions, adherence to the law, and protection of citizens’ rights
Education
Additional information
- As a judge, he emphasizes fairness, dignity, and respect for all parties in the courtroom
- Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board confirms his current status as a judge and provides his professional liability insurance details
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County
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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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster
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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 ↗