Rebecca Renn is pleased to announce her candidacy for the Magisterial District Judge position in Coudersport left vacant by the Honorable Annette Easton. Renn has practiced law in Potter County since moving to Coudersport in 2009. Originally from Georgia, Renn holds a degree in secondary education and, prior to beginning her legal career, worked as both a high school and middle school English teacher in Muscogee County, Georgia.

After attending law school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Renn upheld individual’s rights as a criminal defense attorney in Columbus, Georgia. She and her family relocated to Potter County in 2009, where she practiced as a family law attorney for several years under her former name, Rebecca Ross, at the firm of Ross & Ross. From 2013 through 2018, she served as Assistant District Attorney for Potter County, during which time she worked extensively in both the Magisterial District Court and the Court of Common Pleas. Since 2018, Renn has maintained a private practice in the areas of franchise law and commercial leasing, while also serving the children of Potter County as a guardian ad litem in the Court of Common Pleas. In this capacity, she represents the best interests of children who are the subject of Children and Youth Services involvement or highly contested custody matters. 

Renn cares deeply for the people of this community. She raised her family in Coudersport, and her children attended Coudersport schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She has served as a school director on the Coudersport Area School Board as well as a coach for the high school mock trial team. She has also volunteered as a coach with the Coudersport Area Soccer Association, organized a clothing closet for foster children in placement in Potter County, and facilitated a 12-step recovery program for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

While a Magisterial District Judge in Pennsylvania is not required to hold a law degree, the judge oversees the initial stages of every criminal proceeding as well as the final disposition of many minor offenses. Renn’s legal education and experience make her the most qualified candidate for the position, having practiced in almost every aspect of civil and criminal litigation, including experience as both prosecutor and defense counsel in criminal matters. Renn brings a unique combination of training, experience, and perspective, which combined with her integrity, honor, and compassion, make her an excellent choice for this position.