Currently holds the office of Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge until December 31, 2031.
Candidate for Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge in 2025 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedCortez believes we have a moral obligation to address the problems that plague our communities. He knows that our judicial system is lacking in compassion and perspective, and it is not possible to have just results if we continue to elect judges who do not understand or acknowledge the humanity of the people who appear before them. Learn more
Because he was raised in a disadvantaged neighborhood surrounded by people in desperate situations, Cortez is committed to providing every resource available to help stabilize or change the trajectory of people’s lives. As an attorney, he has helped countless people expunge their records, find gainful employment, and access needed mental health treatment. Learn more
Cortez appreciates how dynamic the human experience is, and how important it is to have systems of government that give deference to people’s lived experiences. Learn more
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