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JUSTICE THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE

Leon A. King, Il, with over 30 years of public service, has championed fairness and justice as Philadelphia's youngest and first openly gay Prison Commissioner and a civil rights attorney.

King is running for Common Pleas Court to bring compassion, experience, and meaningful change to Philadelphia's communities.

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About Leon

• 30+ years as an attorney, public servant, and reformer.
  
• Expert in civil rights, employment, and criminal justice.
  
• Former Philadelphia Prison Commissioner, leading cost-saving reforms and improved reentry programs.
• Champion for fairness, accountability, and justice for everyone.

• Fairness: A judge who treats everyone with dignity and respect.
• Experience: Decades of leadership in law and justice.
• Commitment: A lifelong dedication to making our courts and communities stronger.

A Proven Track Record

• Elevated access to education and reentry opportunities for incarcerated individuals, including dramatically increasing GED participation and passage rates.
  
• Partnered with community organizations like Mothers in Charge and Philadelphia FIGHT to support families and reduce recidivism.
  
• Led transformative reforms in Philadelphia's justice system, improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars.
  

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Leon's supporters and friends cheer him  at his first fundraiser

A Proven Leader.
A Fair Judge.

I look forward to your support  in the May 20th Municipal Primary

Leon lecturing on civil rights in corrections at the Philadelphia Bar Association

Leon (r) celebrating Asian Appreciation Day

Leon tutoring a 3rd grader who needed help with his math skills - R.E.A.C.H. Philadelphia Tutoring Center - East Oak Lane, Philadelphia