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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.

Judge Matt Wolf For Commonwealth Court

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    Judge Matt Wolf for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

      Experienced Trial Attorney Experienced Judge

      Judge Matt Wolf is the Supervising Civil Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court.  As Supervising Judge, he guided the court through the pandemic, he started the heralded eviction diversion program, and he focused the court on equity and access to justice.  He wants to be Judge of Commonwealth Court to serve Pennsylvanians.  Matt Wolf for Commonwealth Court.

      A word from Supervising Judge Wolf

      In September of 2020, 27 days before I took over as Supervising Judge of the Civil Division, protesters were arrested for blocking the entrance to the Civil Division.  https://tinyurl.com/mrx44z69  I have help guide the Court to be a "National Model."  I now want to help all citizens of Pennsylvania.  

      Find out more

      Leading the Court Through Crisis

      Judge Matt Wolf

      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

      Judge Wolf leading the nation.

      Leading the Nation - According to Governor's Legal Filing

      Leading the Nation - According to Governor's Legal Filing

      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

      Moving toward National Best Practices

      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

      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

      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

      Fairness

      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.

      Appellate Experience

      Judge Wolf gained a tremendous amount of experience on appeals, including this Supreme Court argument dealing with Constitutional Law and Election Law - which he won.

      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)


      A candidate who is a champion for civil rights

      Judge Wolf spent 25 years with a law practice focused on civil rights.

      He understands fairness and equity.

      He is ready to represent all citizens of Pennsylvania.  Judge Matt Wolf for Commonwealth Court.  Elect him Judge of Commonwealth Court 2023.

      Bryan Neft of Allegheny County is running as well.

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