Judge James A. Gibbons - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James A. Gibbons is a judge for the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was elected to the bench on November 5, 2013.

Prior to his election, Gibbons sat as a judge for the Lackawanna County Magisterial District Court (2006 to 2013).

Gibbons earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton in 1979. He then completed a J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law in 1981.

After graduating from law school, Gibbons entered into private practice, where he worked until his election to the bench.

Recent Cases by Hon. James A. Gibbons

LVNV FUNDING, LLC. v. RYAN, JOHN

On January 18, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Jan 18, 2017

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Midland Funding Llc v. MORAN, CHERI

On August 15, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Aug 15, 2016

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Cavalry SPV II, LLC, As Assignee of GE Money Bank/Sam's Club v. Kay, Jeff

On July 8, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Jul 08, 2016

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Capita One Bank (USA),N.A. v. Marcello, Lisa

On May 10, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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May 10, 2016

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Midland Funding LLC v. Mancuso, Eugene Anthony

On April 14, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Apr 14, 2016

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CACH,LLC v. Berkoski, Mark

On January 14, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Jan 14, 2016

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Discover Bank v. Neishell, Barbara A

On June 15, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Jun 15, 2015

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Equable Ascent Financial, LLC v. Jellock, Henry E. Jr.

On April 14, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Apr 14, 2015

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Michael, Robert J. Jr. v. Marseco, Christine

On March 24, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 24, 2015

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Dismissal

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MIDLAND FUNDING LLC v. Harris, Becky

On March 23, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 23, 2015

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Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center v. BAKER, AMIE

On March 20, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 20, 2015

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Dismissal

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Schuh, Stacey v. Jackson, Lana

On March 12, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 12, 2015

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Gavin, Philip Joseph v. Learn, Debra

On March 12, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 12, 2015

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Ability Recovery Services LLC v. Corrigan, Christopher

On September 19, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Sep 19, 2014

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Velocity Investments, LLC. v. Fletcher, Sarah

On June 9, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Jun 09, 2014

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Velocity Investments,llc. v. BUSH, RAYMOND J

On June 9, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Jun 09, 2014

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Midland Funding LLC v. KURATNICK, RICHARD

On May 8, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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May 08, 2014

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Midland Funding LLC v. Bichler, Laura

On May 8, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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May 08, 2014

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Asset Acceptance LLC v. Palumbo, Martin J

On March 24, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 24, 2014

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Asset Acceptance, LLC v. HORVATH, JOSEPH L.

On March 24, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 24, 2014

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DAYDREAMERS CHILD CARE v. CARESSA & KEN GEARHART

On March 17, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 17, 2014

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Accet Acceptance LLC v. BRODRICK, JEFFREY A

On March 10, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 10, 2014

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Asset Acceptance,LLC v. MAZZOLA, CHPNG

On March 10, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 10, 2014

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ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC. v. Majcher, Piotr

On March 10, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County. Judge James A. Gibbons presiding.

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Mar 10, 2014

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About

James A. Gibbons
Current Appointment Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas	Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas
Election/Appointment November 5, 2013	November 5, 2013
Previous Appointment Lackawanna County Magisterial District Court	Lackawanna County Magisterial District Court
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Scranton - 1979 J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law - 1982	Bachelor's degree, University of Scranton - 1979 J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law - 1982

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	PA - Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas
Previous Court:	PA - Lackawanna County Magisterial District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (570) 963-6575
Fax:	+1 (570) 963-6576

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Judge	Magisterial District Court	Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania