Magisterial District Judge AJ Serina has announced his candidacy in the 2025 Election for the vacant seat on the bench of the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas.
Serina, 51, has served as Magisterial District Judge for District Court 21-3-03, Orwigsburg, since 2022, overseeing the highest caseload in Schuylkill County, he says in a news release.
Prior to his judicial role, Serina worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Schuylkill County for 16 years, where he prosecuted capital murder trials, drug trafficking operations, and domestic violence cases. His work included collaboration with Pennsylvania State Police and federal agencies such as the DEA in handling multi-jurisdictional cases.
“I am deeply honored to seek this position and continue serving the people of Schuylkill County,” Serina said. “My extensive courtroom experience and commitment to fairness have prepared me to meet the challenges of the Court of Common Pleas with integrity and diligence.”
Serina holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law, a Master’s degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Muhlenberg College, where he was recognized on the All-Conference Academic Team as a football player.
Beyond his legal career, Serina has been active in community service, serving as a volunteer board member for the Highway Safety Network and coaching high school and youth sports. He is also an advocate for autism awareness, a cause that resonates personally with his family as his oldest child was diagnosed with autism at an early age.
Serina resides in Andreas, West Penn Township, with his wife, Maria, and their three children: Andrew, 16, Alexa, 14, and Aiden, 12.
A Republican, Serina will cross-file on both the Republican and Democratic ballots.
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