Mackenzie W. Smith
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate confirmed the nomination of Mackenzie W. Smith, Esq., as judge on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
“I am incredibly grateful to Governor Shapiro for appointing me and to the Pennsylvania Senate for confirming my nomination to the Court of Common Pleas, and I look forward to continuing to serve our Chester County community,” Smith said. “Having the trust of the Governor and our Senate leaders is a tremendous honor, and I promise to uphold my same judicial values – ensuring equal access to justice for everyone, treating the community with care and dignity, and delivering on our constitutional guarantees of due process and equal justice for all.”
Smith most recently served as a magisterial district judge representing Malvern, East Goshen, Easttown, Willistown, and parts of Tredyffrin and Westtown. In 2021, Smith defeated a three-term incumbent to win her magisterial district court seat.
The Courts of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania are the trial courts, hearing major criminal and civil cases. Common pleas court judges are elected to 10-year terms after which they may face a retention vote.
Smith’s appointment was made to fill one of two vacant seats on the Court and the term will expire at the end of 2025. Smith is concurrently running for a full term on the bench in the 2025 election.
The 2025 Pennsylvania primary election is scheduled for May 20 and the general election on November 4.
To learn more about Judge Smith and her campaign visit her website: mackenzieforjudge.com
