Judge Sara J. Seidle-Patton: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Sara J. Seidle-Patton is the president judge for the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. She was elected to the bench in 2019, becoming the county’s first female judge of Common Pleas. At the time, Seidle-Patton filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James G. Arner (Ret.).


She received a bachelor’s degree in political communications from Mercyhurst College. Seidle-Patton then spent time covering local government as a staff writer for The Leader Vindicator in New Bethlehem before completing a J.D. at Duquesne University School of Law in 2006.


After graduating from law school, Seidle-Patton returned to Clarion County to become an assistant district attorney with the Clarion County District Attorney’s Office. During her tenure there, she prosecuted cases involving drug offenses, theft, domestic violence, and sexual offenses involving minors as victims. Seidle-Patton was also tasked with overseeing the office's appellate work as well as writing briefs to the Pennsylvania Superior Court.


Along with her position with the District Attorney’s Office, she maintained a private practice in New Bethlehem since 2006 and in Clarion since 2008. Her areas of practice included real estate transactions and litigation, business law, municipal law, estate planning and estate administration.


Seidle-Patton transitioned into full-time private practice in 2008. She also served as a court-appointed counsel in Children and Youth Services cases, a Domestic Relations Hearing Officer in Clarion County, a Post Conviction Relief Act attorney, and a Clarion County Juvenile public defender. In addition, she acted as a solicitor for several municipalities in Clarion County and was an assistant county solicitor for the Clarion County Commissioners.


She was also appointed by Judge Arner to serve as chairperson for the Board of Viewers for property cases and a master for real estate and divorce proceedings.


Seidle-Patton was born and raised in Clarion and is a graduate of Clarion Area High School. She and her husband, Michael, have one daughter. The family resides on a farm in Clarion Township, where they raise chickens and honey bees. When not presiding on the bench, Seidle-Patton enjoys running in half marathons, gardening, knitting, and spending time with her family.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sara J. Seidle-Patton

On January 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

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Jan 20, 2021

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Default Judgment

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Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

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Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On January 9, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2017

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

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Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On January 5, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2017

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

Court

Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On September 4, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

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Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On January 29, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

Court

Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On January 6, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2010

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

Court

Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On January 6, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2010

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

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Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On January 5, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2010

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

Court

Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On November 16, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2009

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

Court

Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

On August 22, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarion County. Judge Sara Jane Seidle-Patton presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2008

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Sara Jane Seidle-Patton

Court

Clarion County

County

Clarion County, PA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2022

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