Judge William R. Shaffer: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Butler County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 2

Biography

The Hon. William R. Shaffer is a judge for the Butler County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He joined the bench in January 2000.

Shaffer earned a J.D. at Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law.

Recent Cases by Hon. William R. Shaffer

DIANA M. BENNETT VS. DAVID R. BENNETT

On November 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Nov 19, 2025

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Nov 20, 2025

KRISTEN RAE SWIGART VS. DOUGLAS WILLIAM SWIGART

On October 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Oct 01, 2025

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Oct 01, 2025

KRISTAN MARIE BURTNER VS. TRAVIS MARIE BURTNER

On September 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Sep 17, 2025

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Sep 18, 2025

JAYNE THOMPSON VS. RICHARD THOMPSON

On July 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Jul 17, 2025

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Jul 18, 2025

MONICA LYNN HARTEL VS. TIMOTHY JON HARTEL

On December 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Dec 03, 2024

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Mar 26, 2025

LAUREN J. MILLS VS. ADAM C. MILLS

On August 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 26, 2024

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Mar 26, 2025

MICHAEL J SPINNEWEBER VS. ERNEST EDWARD HALL

On August 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

1 File

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Aug 12, 2024

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Butler County

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Mar 26, 2025

SUZANNE BULFORD VS. RICHARD JOHN BULFORD

On August 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 12, 2024

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Mar 26, 2025

SUSAN BERKELEY VS. JOSEPH BERKELEY

On February 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

5 Files

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Feb 09, 2024

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Mar 26, 2025

THOMAS WELLS VS. KAYLA WELLS

On February 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Feb 06, 2024

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Mar 26, 2025

EMILY SUZANNE ZIPPLER VS. MICHAEL DAVID LAZUKA

On January 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Jan 30, 2024

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Family

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Custody,Visitation

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Mar 26, 2025

DEBORAH LYNN HALLE VS. WILLIAM MARSHALL HALLE

On January 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Jan 25, 2024

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Mar 26, 2025

Mariner Finance LLC vs Shaffer, William

On November 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Nov 28, 2023

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Nov 29, 2023

JAMES A. ZEDAK VS. KALEIGH N. BANTUM

On August 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 24, 2023

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Closed

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jul 10, 2025

MARY UHL VS. ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY

On August 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

1 File

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Aug 24, 2023

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Closed

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Butler County

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jul 10, 2025

CAVALRY SPV I, LLC VS. JOYCE M. PEARS

On August 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 23, 2023

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Jul 11, 2025

CAVALRY SPV I, LLC VS. KEITH SCHNITTKER

On August 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 23, 2023

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Jul 09, 2025

CAVALRY SPV I, LLC VS. DEVIN COLLINS

On August 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 23, 2023

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Jul 10, 2025

CAVALRY SPV I, LLC VS. STEVE PHILLIPS

On August 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 23, 2023

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Jul 10, 2025

CAVALRY SPV I, LLC VS. KELLY L. SANNER

On August 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 23, 2023

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Jul 09, 2025

CHRISTOPHER CLAYPOOL VS. RENEE PAINTER-CLAYPOOL

On August 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 22, 2023

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Closed

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Jul 09, 2025

CAVALRY SPV I, LLC VS. LELAND C. CLAUS

On August 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 22, 2023

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Closed

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Jul 10, 2025

JORDAN D. DRISCOLL VS. JOEL M. DRISCOLL

On August 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 22, 2023

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Appealed

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Jul 11, 2025

JOEL M. DRISCOLL VS. JORDAN D. DRISCOLL

On August 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Butler County. Judge William R. Shaffer presiding.

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Aug 22, 2023

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Appealed

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About

William R. Shaffer
Current Appointment Butler County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 2	Butler County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 2
Education J.D., Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law	J.D., Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law