County swearing-in spotlights two new jurists

Patrick Carmody (left) and Jeffrey R. Sommer are the newest additions to the Chester County bench. 10 take oath of office, including Judges Patrick Carmody, Jeffrey R. Sommer By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A swearing-in ceremony rescheduled from Friday played out in Chester County Court on Monday with the black robes of two new judges dominating the spotlight. Four row officers...

County’s Veterans Court celebrates graduate

Program offers rigorous, diversionary treatment tailored to military By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Senior Court Judge Thomas G. Gavin (left), who oversees the county’s Veterans Court, congratulates its newest graduate, Louis A. Freda II. A 30-year-old Chester County Marine was admittedly operating on a short fuse on Nov. 13, 2010 – the day he ended up with...