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Schmitt has traits to be a good judge

I support Lou Schmitt to be our next judge of the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. I have known Lou for over 50 years. We both grew up on Dutch Hill and spent many hours playing basketball at 2nd Ward’s tot lot. Even at that young age, I knew he had a propensity in the field of law. Not only did his hard work and dedication develop him into a premier basketball player, but he also became a leader and role model. His experience as a state representative, mediator and lawyer provide the leadership we need to guide Blair County into the safe haven that we all remember growing ...

Bigelow-Cherry has knowledge to be MDJ

I have practiced law for over 30 years and have had the opportunity to observe Suzanne practice in various areas of litigation before the courts of Blair and surrounding counties. Mostly I have been her adversary and have been impressed with her knowledge of the law as it pertains to Rules Of Evidence, Procedure and application of the statutory law to the facts of individual cases. Suzanne utilizes common sense in resolving cases and I am confident as an MDJ she would serve with integrity as a fair and impartial judge. I support her. Tedd Krol Duncansville

Schmitt is prepared for seat on bench

I have known Lou Schmitt both professionally and personally for over 30 years. His career has prepared him well to serve as a member of the Blair County Bench. He is an experienced trial lawyer, an arbitrator, mediator and, since 2018, an elected State Representative. He has appeared before the Courts as an advocate and has helped parties resolve their disputes expeditiously outside of the court room. As a Representative, he understands the legislation that may be part of an adjudication. Attorney Schmitt’s experience, along with his unquestioned integrity and calm decisive demeanor, ...

Sisto ready to take on judicial role

I am writing to express my support for Attorney John Sisto for Judge of the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. I have had the privilege of knowing John for most of my life, and as a newer attorney, I now get to practice law with him and learn from him. John offers 30 years of experience, knowledge and dedication in many different areas of the law. Practicing in the courtrooms of the Blair County Courthouse practically every day and seeing firsthand how they operate makes him prepared and ready to take on the judicial role immediately and efficiently, which matters ...

Schmitt has qualities, talents to be judge

I have been around elected officials for most of my life. I have never met someone with the rare combination of qualities and talents possessed by Lou Schmitt. He has a razor-sharp intellect. He is articulate. He is personable. He is a hard worker. He is tenacious. Time and again he has proven to be absolutely fearless when it comes to protecting the interests of the people of Blair County. It’s no wonder he has been such a successful courtroom lawyer and state representative. He is also incredibly loyal. No one could have a better friend than Lou. He cares about the people ...

Sisto has ability to resolve difficult issues

For the past 30 years, I’ve had the opportunity to observe John Sisto in the courtroom. While we are normally adversaries in those settings, outside of court, I consider us friends. I have observed John to be an intelligent and creative lawyer who possesses a unique ability to quickly identify and resolve difficult issues. With his extensive experience in the courtroom handling criminal and family law matters, John has the knowledge that will enable him to hit the ground running as a judge with no learning curve. John is also committed to our community. I have personally seen his ...