Judge James M. McMaster - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James M. McMaster is a judge for the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Ed Rendell on October 13, 2010.

Over the course of his judicial career, McMaster has held assignments as the Administrative Judge of the Family Division since 2014.

McMaster earned a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1974. He then completed a J.D. at Rutgers Law School in 1977.

After graduating from law school, McMaster entered into private practice in Newtown. He spent most of his time as a partner at Smith & McMaster (1983 to 2010), supplementing his practice with service as solicitor for the Bensalem Township School District, special counsel for West Vincent Township, solicitor for Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee, outside counsel for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, outside counsel for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and Pennsylvania General Counsel for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.

His professional memberships have included the Bucks County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has served as vice-president of the Bucks County American Inn of Courts.

Actively involved in his community, McMaster has been a member of the Lower Southampton Township Planning Commission, the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, and the Bensalem Chamber of Commerce as well as the Board of Directors of the Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority. He also sat on the Bensalem Township School Board, the Board of the Bucks County Technical High School, the Bucks County Schools Intermediate Unit Art Education Trust, and the Business Partners Advisory Board for the James Michener Art Museum.

McMaster was raised in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, where he attended Assumption Elementary School and Archbishop Wood High School. He has lived in Bensalem (1979 to 2018) and Buckingham (2018 to present).

Recent Cases by Hon. James M. McMaster

2023-60186-D

On January 30, 2023 a 3/14/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Jan 30, 2023

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SMITH, PRESTON F

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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3/14/2024

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Mar 15, 2024

2022-61862-D

On October 31, 2022 a 2/1/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Oct 31, 2022

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BATES, BRANDEE M

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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2/1/2024

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Feb 02, 2024

2021-62299-C

On December 17, 2021 a 2/1/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Dec 17, 2021

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ABRAHAM, ERIK

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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2/1/2024

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Mar 02, 2024

2020-61950-Y

On November 20, 2020 a 3/21/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James M. McMaster presiding.

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Nov 20, 2020

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BOOTH, ROBERT

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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3/21/2024

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Apr 03, 2024

2020-60599-C

On April 14, 2020 a 3/28/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James M. McMaster presiding.

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Apr 14, 2020

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Relief Denied

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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3/28/2024

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Apr 05, 2024

2016-62129-D

On November 3, 2016 a 4/11/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Nov 03, 2016

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TANG, SOO HYON

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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4/11/2024

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Apr 12, 2024

2015-61931-C

On October 21, 2015 a 10/25/2023 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Oct 21, 2015

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KOLLAR, ROBERT L

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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10/25/2023

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Feb 02, 2024

2015-60222-C

On July 22, 2015 a 2/2/2016 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James McMaster presiding.

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Jul 22, 2015

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CULTON, JOSHUA

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Magisterial District

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Bucks County, PA

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2/2/2016

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Feb 07, 2024

2014-01062

On February 18, 2014 a 2/12/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES MCMASTER presiding.

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Feb 18, 2014

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Judgment (Other)

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Magisterial District

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Bucks County, PA

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2/12/2024

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Apr 17, 2024

2014-60217-C

On February 14, 2014 a 2/23/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Feb 14, 2014

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COUSIN, JENNIFER

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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2/23/2024

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Apr 04, 2024

2014-60217-E

On February 14, 2014 a 2/23/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Feb 14, 2014

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COUSIN, JENNIFER

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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2/23/2024

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Feb 16, 2024

2014-60217-D

On February 14, 2014 a 2/23/2024 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Feb 14, 2014

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COUSIN, JENNIFER

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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2/23/2024

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Feb 16, 2024

2013-61803-C

On September 26, 2013 a 7/21/2017 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Sep 26, 2013

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LOERCH, JONATHAN

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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7/21/2017

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Mar 09, 2024

2015-00231

On September 12, 2013 a 6/14/2016 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES MCMASTER presiding.

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Sep 12, 2013

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Settlement

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Magisterial District

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Bucks County, PA

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6/14/2016

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Feb 10, 2024

2014-07094

On September 12, 2013 a 6/14/2016 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES MCMASTER presiding.

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Sep 12, 2013

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Settlement

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Magisterial District

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Bucks County, PA

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6/14/2016

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Feb 10, 2024

2012-61968-C

On September 28, 2012 a 11/20/2018 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES MCMASTER presiding.

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Sep 28, 2012

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Appealed

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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11/20/2018

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Feb 07, 2024

2012-61929-C

On August 31, 2012 a 6/20/2019 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Aug 31, 2012

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DALEY, JOYCE

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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6/20/2019

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Feb 09, 2024

2012-61759-C

On August 24, 2012 a 7/5/2022 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge JAMES M. MCMASTER presiding.

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Aug 24, 2012

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SCHOLL, MICHELLE MARIE AKA

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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7/5/2022

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Feb 16, 2024

2011-05316

On January 20, 2011 a 6/5/2019 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James McMaster presiding.

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Jan 20, 2011

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Consolidation

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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6/5/2019

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Mar 06, 2024

2011-04736

On January 20, 2011 a 6/5/2019 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James McMaster presiding.

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Jan 20, 2011

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Consolidation

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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6/5/2019

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Mar 06, 2024

2011-05176

On January 20, 2011 a 6/5/2019 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James McMaster presiding.

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Jan 20, 2011

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Consolidation

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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6/5/2019

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Mar 06, 2024

2011-04651

On January 20, 2011 a 6/5/2019 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James McMaster presiding.

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Jan 20, 2011

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Consolidation

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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6/5/2019

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Mar 06, 2024

2011-04676

On January 20, 2011 a 6/5/2019 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James McMaster presiding.

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Jan 20, 2011

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Consolidation

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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6/5/2019

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Mar 06, 2024

2011-04719

On January 20, 2011 a 6/5/2019 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bucks County. Judge James McMaster presiding.

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Jan 20, 2011

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Consolidation

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Bucks County

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Bucks County, PA

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6/5/2019

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Mar 06, 2024

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About

James M. McMaster
Current Appointment Bucks County Court of Common Pleas	Bucks County Court of Common Pleas
Education B.A., Pennsylvania State University - 1974 J.D., Rutgers Law School - 1977	B.A., Pennsylvania State University - 1974 J.D., Rutgers Law School - 1977