Judge John W. Herron - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. John W. Herron is a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was elected to the bench in 1987 and subsequently retained in 1997 and 2007.

Over the course of his judicial career, Herron has held assignments as the Administrative Judge for the Civil Division and the Trial Division of the First Judicial District. He is credited with establishing the Commerce Court and implementing a case-management program that substantially reduced a backlog of cases.

Herron earned a bachelor’s degree from Duke University in 1966. He then completed a J.D. at Penn State Dickinson Law in 1969.

After graduating from law school, Herron enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. He served in that capacity until 1975. During this time, he joined the Philadelphia County District Attorney’s Office, where he worked as an assistant district attorney from 1971 to 1973.

In 1973, Herron became Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the Discipline Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He held this position until 1985, at which time he returned to the Philadelphia County District Attorney’s Office as a Deputy District Attorney.

His memberships have included the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Philadelphia Bar Association.

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JOHNSON ETAL VS ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

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VERA ETAL VS BERNHARDT

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ANDREWS ETAL VS YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

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ELLIS ETAL VS AJAJ ETAL

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WHITEHEAD ETAL VS STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY

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PETTIS, A MINOR ETAL VS TRAORE ETAL

On July 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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SANDERS VS ACME MARKETS

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Jul 15, 2021

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MCNICHOLAS ETAL VS YOUSEF ETAL

On June 23, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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Jun 23, 2021

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Aug 14, 2023

MOMBRUN ETAL VS MAPLES ETAL

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Jun 10, 2021

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CUEVAS ETAL VS PAGAN

On May 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN presiding.

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May 28, 2021

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RUANO ETAL VS WON

On May 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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May 14, 2021

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ORD MINORS CMP PET GRANTED/DSP

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BROWN ETAL VS DONOVAN

On May 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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May 10, 2021

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Aug 11, 2023

PAILEY ETAL VS SHEEHAN

On May 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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May 05, 2021

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EDMUNDS ETAL VS RONE

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Apr 14, 2021

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WILSON ETAL VS DAWSON

On March 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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Mar 29, 2021

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C. ETAL VS THE RENFREW CENTER ETAL

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Mar 18, 2021

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HENNESSEY ETAL VS WOODSON

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Mar 05, 2021

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HIGGINS ETAL VS KACIUBAN ETAL

On February 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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Feb 22, 2021

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AN ETAL VS HERFF ETAL

On February 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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Feb 03, 2021

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COLE VS ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY

On February 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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Feb 03, 2021

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Aug 09, 2023

CUFFEE ETAL VS SMITH

On January 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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Jan 12, 2021

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ALI KERAR ETAL VS PLIALIS ETAL

On January 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge HERRON, JOHN W presiding.

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Jan 12, 2021

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About

John W. Herron
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 300	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 300
Education Bachelor's degree, Duke University - 1966 J.D., Penn State Dickinson Law - 1969	Bachelor's degree, Duke University - 1966 J.D., Penn State Dickinson Law - 1969

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	PA - Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (215) 686-7344
Fax:	+1 (215) 686-2831

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Chief Disciplinary Counsel	Pennsylvania Supreme Court	None
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania