Deborah Watson-Stokes

JUDGE of the COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Deborah WATSON-STOKES

**Rated RECOMMENDED by The Philadelphia Bar Association

The 8th Ward urges you to vote for Deborah Watson-Stokes for Common Pleas Court Judge. Deborah has an extraordinary 32 years experience as a Philadelphia Assistant District attorney. She has handled thousands of criminal cases, including jury trials, waiver trials and negotiated and open guilty pleas. Deborah has coached and developed Assistant DA’s in virtually every unit, including homicide, major trials, juvenile, family violence, sexual assault and municipal court cases.  

Deborah has won many awards, to name a few: The Philadelphia Lawyer, “Trailblazing Women in Law,” the National Black Prosecutors Association Service Award, and Juanita Stout Kidd Woman of Distinction Award.  She is active in many organizations including the Delta Sigma Theta Service Sorority, the Barristers Association, National Black Prosecutors, Sister Talk, her Philadelphia church, and many other organizations and charities.  Deborah is an active mentor and has been a trusted champion for many judges sitting on the bench today.  We are confident that Deborah Watson-Stokes will be an excellent judge.