"A District Court should be a place where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness -- no matter who they are or why they are there. That's the kind of judge I will strive to be. "
Tim Barton, the Democratic candidate for District Judge, brings nearly 40 years of courtroom experience, working on criminal, civil, and juvenile cases. He knows the law and this community. As District Judge, he will bring experience and compassion to every decision, with a perspective that is fair, just, and grounded in real-world understanding.
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Over 37 years of courtroom experience handling criminal, civil, juvenile, dependency, and Orphans’ Court matters.
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Graduate of Villanova Law School.
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Began as a Bucks County Public Defender, committed to fairness and access to justice.
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Appeared before numerous courts, including Courts of Common Pleas in Bucks, Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties; U.S. District Courts; and Pennsylvania Superior Court.
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Over a decade of experience as a Guardian ad litem for Children in Dependency Court and Older Adults in incapacity proceedings.
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Chair of the Bucks County Child Advocacy Section. Active member of the Bucks County Bar Association and Bucks County Inn of Court
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Longtime volunteer youth sports coach, including: Penn AC soccer, DAA softball and CBAA travel and summer basketball leagues.
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Buckingham resident for the past eight years; a devoted husband and proud father of two.
What does a District Judge do?
District Court is the first level of judicial authority in Pennsylvania and is the court where most people experience the judicial system for the first time.
District Judges preside over all summary offenses, in both traffic and criminal matters. District Judges also handle all preliminary hearings for misdemeanor, felony and homicide cases. They review and authorize arrest warrants and search warrants, arraign defendants, and set bail. They handle all civil cases involving disputes up to $12,000, landlord-tenant matters, and truancy cases.
They serve as a vital connection to their communities; they are often involved in community events and can perform marriages.
"Representing individuals who wouldn’t otherwise have a voice in the courtroom has taught me how to truly listen to others’ stories and to advocate for their needs.” Tim Barton
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Email: timbartonforjudge@gmail.com