Judge Christina E. Hale announced her candidacy for the 2021 judicial election to the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas. She has held that position since Oct. 12, after being appointed on a bipartisan basis by the governor and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate on Sept. 22.

“I am pleased to announce my intention to seek election in 2021,” Hale said. As a member of the Common Pleas bench, she presides over various cases including criminal trials, custody trials, civil matters, juvenile court, abuse court, summary appeals, and children and youth matters.

Hale believes she has the judicial temperament, patience and analytical skills necessary to continue serving as a Common Pleas Judge. Hale said, “I am fair, impartial and ensure due process to everyone. I take my job seriously and adhere to the oath I took to support, obey, and defend the Constitution and to discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.”

Hale will cross-file for the 2021 primary.

Hale was first elected as magisterial district judge in 2011 for district court 21-2-01 in Frackville. After finishing her first term, Hale was officially endorsed by both parties of Schuylkill County for re-election. Hale views the overwhelming bipartisan support as a testament to the job she had done in her court.

In addition to her professional experience, Hale is passionate about community involvement. Aside from serving as a volunteer youth soccer and basketball coach, Hale has been a regular speaker at nearly every school district in Schuylkill County. In May 2020, the Frackville Elks honored Hale as the Elks Citizen of the Year. Her alma mater, North Schuylkill High School, inducted her into the 2020 North Schuylkill Alumni Wall of Fame for outstanding academic and professional achievement.

Raised in Frackville, Hale is a lifelong resident of Schuylkill County. Following graduation from Penn State University and the Dickinson School of Law, she returned to Schuylkill County in 2001 where she practiced law for 12 years.

Hale stated “If given the opportunity, I will continue to work hard and be a fair judge dedicated to justice.”