Robert “Rob” W. Williams has announced his candidacy for magisterial district judge in District 31-3-01 covering Slatington and surrounding townships of Heidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn, Washington and Weisenberg.

Williams, who has cross filed, says he has a history of dedication and commitment to the people in the community.

Having served on various local historical societies and civic associations, Williams says he was instrumental in the initial building of the “Judicial Network” and “Video Arraignment” systems for Lehigh County.

As district judge, Williams says he will bring both technical and compassionate experience to the judgeship.

He has served Lehigh County for 23 years in various positions including IT professional, a position he currently holds at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Schnecksville.

Williams says he has a passion for people in the community and a strong moral and work ethic, always going the extra mile.

He has attended heroin and opioid addiction and abuse education through the Pennsylvania State Police, accumulating many hours of accreditation in a gamut of social services and specialized training and spending numerous hours attending magistrate courtroom proceedings.

Williams says he could never be called a career politician, he would be a judge for the people.

Williams is certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Minor Judicial Education Board to perform the duties of district judge and he is ready and willing to serve.

Williams says he will bring the same compassion and fairness to the courtroom that he maintains in his personal life.

He and his wife have two daughters.