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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.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

No snarky comments from KK?