Letter: McClain Has the Experience Needed for District Judge

I highly recommend Casey McClain for magisterial district judge 49-02-01.

I first met Casey when I played co-ed soccer with him in 2011, and we quickly realized that we lived in the same townhome complex. He and his wife, Lucy, have been excellent friends and have been great citizens of the State College community.

Not only is Casey great to have on the soccer field as a teammate, but he is the only candidate running for this position with legal experience. He has 16 years of legal experience and has been in court almost daily. He has given legal advice to thousands of clients over the years, and has been a practicing trial lawyer in the Centre County Public Defender office for the past 14 years. The most important qualities for being a judge are having the legal experience and training to make judicial decisions. McClain is the only candidate with extensive legal experience.

Additionally, McClain is endorsed by FOP lodge #57 of local state police and has been recognized with the John R. Miller, Jr. Civility Award in 2014. McClain is respected and trusted by both the community and law enforcement as the best person for the job. Therefore, regardless of political party, McClain brings experience and honesty to the bench. He is the clear choice and best candidate. Please support him on Nov. 7.

Emily Duncan