Judge Matt Wolf for Commonwealth Court

Leading the Court Through Crisis

Creating a "National Model"

Leading the Nation - According to Governor's Legal Filing

Creating a "National Model"

Philadelphia Daily News, December 9, 2021

Revolutionized Evictions

Leading the Nation - According to Governor's Legal Filing

Creating a "National Model"

Daily World, September 3, 2021

Leading the Nation - According to Governor's Legal Filing

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Filing, Governor's Office of General Counsel, November 8, 2021

Modernizing the Civil Division

Moving toward National Best Practices

Since 2021, Judge Wolf has been working with the National Center for State Courts through a grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. He is the only Judge for Commonwealth Court in this election.

Listening to Others

Moving toward National Best Practices

In making changes to court policy, Judge Wolf listens to both sides of cases as well as all court stakeholders who should have a say in how the court is run.

Access to Justice

Moving toward National Best Practices

Access to Justice

Changes made during Judge Wolf's tenure include the revision of the court's website to an appropriate reading comprehension level, with interactivity and explanatory videos. This Commonwealth Court Election is important. Changes can be made for equity and access to justice.

Equity

Fairness

Access to Justice

A reputable study found a disproportionate impact in alleged debt cases on single parent, women of color, heads of household. Judge Wolf wants to reduce default judgments

Housing

Fairness

Judge Wolf is aware of the interplay between debt and housing in Pennsylvania. People with Judgments against them have a hard time finding housing. Without compromising creditors, how can we reduce the negative impact that judgments have on housing? Solutions must be found!

Fairness

Judge Wolf's work on policy issues that may reduce Judgments and Default Judgments will never affect the rights of creditors. The question is: How can we help people without tipping the scale?

USE OF MILITARY PHOTOS IS NOT ENDORSEMENT BY ARMY OR DoD

Judge Wolf is currently in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard

Judge Wolf is a drilling enlisted Cavalry Scout soldier in Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat team, 28th Infantry Division, He successfully completed his Cavalry Scout MOS qualification in September, 2020.

Judge Wolf served on active duty in combat zones

Judge Wolf was ordered to active duty in the United States Army Reserve for three years, serving in Iraq in 2006, at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia at a Military Intelligence headquarters in 2007, and then in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2008. In country, he served as a Foreign Claims Officer and Rule of Law advisor to the Afghan National Police on legal matters.

Citizen Soldier since 2003

Judge Wolf served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve from 2003 to 2020 and then resigned his commission to serve as a combat arms enlisted soldier in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

As a Captain in the JAG Corps, Judge Wolf served as Foreign Claims Officer in Iraq

Claims were paid for non-combat injuries and property damage caused by coalition forces and were paid after a full investigation.

Military Awards

Bronze Star Medal

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Army Commendation Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star

Iraq Campaign Medal

Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ Oak Leaf Cluster

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Overseas Service Ribbon

Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device (3rd Award)

NATO Medal

Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon

Pennsylvania National Guard Service Ribbon

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GOLD)

Parachutist Badge (Airborne)

Norwegian Foot March Badge (Bronze)

Thank you

Currently serving Veteran and Judge. Democrat. Pro-Choice. Former Civil Rights Attorney.

Actualmente sirviendo como Veterano y Juez. Demócrata. Pro-Elección. Ex abogado de derechos civiles.