Local Candidates

Kirk is an associate in the firm Kriner, Koerber & Kirk, in Clearfield. He runs a general civil practice which includes general litigation and family law, but his emphasis is environmental law and land use.

"I was concerned that Centre County was going to need a strong judicial leader and I thought I was able to provide that leadership," Kirk said.

A Centre County resident for 10 years, Kirk received his bachelor's degree from the University.

He earned his juris doctor degree from the New England School of Law, and has practiced law for 15 years.

Kirk is a former Clearfield County district attorney and his professional activities include lecturing for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.

Community activities include his membership in the Board of Trustees of Mount Aloysius Junior College.

He stressed fairness and traditional values as assets he would bring to the bench.

"I think that those issues are very important and are going to be emphasized by me if I am elected judge," Kirk said.

The two candidates who receive the most votes in the May 20th primary will continue onto the general elections in November.

-- by Christine Kosovac