Local Government TV

▼

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Magisterial District Judge Douglas Schlegel Has Passed Away

Magisterial District Judge Douglas Schlegel, whose district included the Wind Gap area, has passed away. He was first elected to the bench in 2011. Prior to that, he was a Bushkill Township and Easton City police officer. I did not know him personally, but no his time on the bench was plagued by numerous illnesses.  In a Lehigh Valley Live report, Schlegel is described as a person who went out of his way to help people, even to the point of plowing driveways for his neighbors. 

President Judge Craig Dally releases this statement on behalf of Northampton County's bench:

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Judge Schlegel. He was a true pillar of the legal community and an unwavering champion of justice. He was an honest and caring judge who approached every case with integrity and a deep respect for the law. He had a huge heart and was full of kindness and compassion. 

On behalf of the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, I want to offer our sincere condolences to Judge Schlegel's family, as we recognize the judge’s lasting legacy and the impact he had on countless lives.
at

1 comment:

You own views are appreciated, especially if they differ from mine. But remember, commenting is a privilege, not a right. I will delete personal attacks or off-topic remarks at my discretion. Comments that play into the tribalism that has consumed this nation will be declined. So will comments alleging voter fraud unless backed up by concrete evidence. If you attack someone personally, I expect you to identify yourself. I will delete criticisms of my comment policy, vulgarities, cut-and-paste jobs from other sources and any suggestion of violence towards anyone. I will also delete sweeping generalizations about mainstream parties or ideologies, i.e. identity politics. My decisions on these matters are made on a case by case basis, and may be affected by my mood that day, my access to the blog at the time the comment was made or other information that isn’t readily apparent.