Dr. Melanie Pallone, Esquire

Professional: Attorney with 30 years experience, professor, journalist, and mentor.

Education: Ph.D, Criminology, I.U.P.;  J.D., University of Pittsburgh;  B.A., Speech Communication, Penn State University; Valley High School Graduate.

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Volunteer Service: Riverview School Board Director, Western PA Police Athletic League, G.A.S.P, PA Resource Council, St. George Orthodox Church, Hope Domestic Violence Shelter, and Oakmont Democrats

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Personal: 31-year Oakmont resident and loving godmother of three

 

Candidate bio:

Melanie is the only attorney in this race, and the only candidate experienced in legal areas a district justice handles: landlord- tenant cases, criminal cases, private civil claims, traffic hearings, children’s issues, and code violations.   She has worked for civil firms and non profits, as a prosecutor and as defense counsel, as a Common Pleas law clerk, and for Human Services in our county’s criminal courts.

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She is dedicated, experienced, and fair.  For 35 years, she’s volunteered with numerous charitable groups, seeking good government and social justice, helping kids & women at risk, and supporting conservation projects. With a mom who worked at Oakmont Presbyterian Home and a grandfather who attended Tenth Street High School, she’s always known the value of this community, and believes the district justice can help to protect it.

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Melanie will strive for principles Democrats hold dear - especially equity and justice - and pledges to treat people in the courtroom respectfully.