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Judge Michael Flannelly Elected as York County’s Next President Judge

May 13, 2025

York County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Flannelly has been elected by his colleagues to serve as the next President Judge.

His term will begin in January 2026.

“I am deeply honored by the trust my colleagues have placed in me,” Judge Flannelly said. “I look forward to continuing to serve the people of York County and to supporting our court’s mission of delivering fair, timely, and compassionate justice.”

Judge Flannelly brings to the role over a decade of judicial experience, as well as decades of public service and legal leadership. He was first appointed to the York County Court of Common Pleas in 2012 by then-Governor Tom Corbett and served until 2014. He was later elected to a full 10-year term in 2015 and returned to the bench in January 2016, where he has served continuously since.

He currently serves as the Administrative Judge of the Family Division, where he has dedicated his entire judicial career to matters involving family law. He also presides over the county’s Juvenile Wellness Court and Veterans Wellness Court.

Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Flannelly served as York County Solicitor for approximately 10 years. Prior to serving as Solicitor, Judge Flannelly was a civil litigator.  

He is a past president of the Herbert B. Cohen Inn of Court in York County and a recipient of the Richard Kohler Award for Civility and Ethics – honors that reflect his dedication to the values of integrity and collegiality in the legal profession.

 

 

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