Dugan running for Superior Court

December 23rd, 2022  - (Link) Municipal Court President Judge Pat Dugan, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for one of two open seats on the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Dugan has served 15 years on Municipal Court, president since 2019. He was a founder of the city’s Veterans Court, presiding since 2010 and lowering recidivism to less than 10 percent. (...Continue Reading)

President Judge of Philadelphia Municipal Court Pat Dugan Announces Candidacy for Seat on Pennsylvania Superior Court

Dec. 19th 2022 - (Read Full Press Release) Today, Judge Pat Dugan announced his candidacy for one of two open seats on the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Judge Dugan has served 15 years on the Municipal Bench, since being appointed in 2007 by Governor Ed Rendel. His meritorious service to the court earned the respect of his peers and Dugan was elected President Judge in 2019. (...Continue Reading)

Thousands of veterans march in Philadelphia Veterans Parade

Nov. 6th 2022 - (Link)  Judge Patrick Dugan was honored as the parade's Grand Marshal. He served 23 years in the Army, and throughout the ceremony, reflected on his years of service.

"I'm reminded every day, not just Memorial Day, about those who didn't come home from war. I will never forget their sacrifice.  Veterans' Day is a day to honor and celebrate the military service of all of our fellow citizens whether in combat, in peacetime, on active duty, in the reserves, in the National Guard. Our nation salutes those who served and also military families - as they serve as well as their loved ones."