Former Bethlehem City Councilman and attorney Michael Recchiuti is running for a Bethlehem-area district judge seat.
Michael Recchiuti, shown here with his wife Tina and daughter Sophia, 3, is running for Magisterial District Judge.Contributed photo
Recchiuti, of Hanover Township, Northampton County, wants to replace retiring Magisterial District Judge James Narlesky, who has held the seat since 2005.
The district encompasses part of the city and Hanover Township.
Recchiuti is a lifelong resident of the district and has 14 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the Lehigh Valley, according to a news release.
“I learned early that the best way to succeed is to work hard and respect those around you,” Recchiuti said. “As district judge, I will work hard to honor the trust the people will have put in me, and show respect for all coming before me.”
His private practice focuses on civil law, estate planning and administration, landlord-tenant, criminal law and traffic violations. He is also is a court-approved guardian for the elderly.
The Freedom High School graduate says while his legal education qualifies him for the job, his professional experience sets him apart from other candidates.
Recchiuti worked and paid his own way through Penn State University and Western New England College School of Law. He returned to Pennsylvania and began practicing law and learning the ropes of the legal system, he said in the news release.
“I believe that my experience and education make me the best candidate for district judge,” Recchiuti said. “I promise as judge I will be fair and impartial, uphold the law, and allow all coming before me to have their voice heard.”
He ran for city council in 2011 and served one four-year term during which he was elected vice president of council. He was narrowly defeated in the May 2015 primary by Councilman Michael Colon.
Recchiuti now lives in Hanover Township with his wife Tina and their 3-year-old daughter Sophia.
Bethlehem resident and attorney Vivian Zumas has also announced she is running for the seat, The Morning Call reports.
Pennsylvania’s primary election is May 16. Candidates can begin circulating nomination petitions in February.
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