Why is ESSPA sending this email?

Eva and I have never before sent an email endorsing any specific candidate or political party. That being said, we believe that the judiciary should always try to remain above the fray of political parties. The judiciary should and needs to remain independent. The judiciary should listen, contemplate and judge on the facts of each individual case under the rule of law - with the knowledge that laws can and do change over time.

A District Magistrate is the most local instance of where the judiciary intersects with the everyday life of an individual. It is therefore our opinion that a good and just District Magistrate should be the most independent of individuals. A good and just District Magistrate should be apolitical, free from the bounds of party politics.  Jen Evashavik is running as an Independent Candidate and she embodies these ideals better than anyone we know.  An active member of the Allegheny Bar Association, Jen is a decent, intelligent, caring individual of unquestioned integrity with the compassion required to make the most informed, best decision that might, someday, affect your life.

Eva and I have known Jen for over 15 years.  We have seen her in action in every facet of life - professional to social, as a customer, as a lawyer, as a volunteer and as a wife and mom. We find her the most worthy of our vote for District Magistrate. We do not begin to take your opinion or your vote for granted BUT if you have not thought about or decided who to vote for for District Magistrate in the Fox Chapel Area then Eva and I urge you to cast your vote TODAY for Jen Evashavik for District Magistrate.  Please keep reading below to learn more about Jen.  Oh, and if you do not live in Jen's District, then I apologize for this intrusion and hope you have a great day.

Sincerely, Scott Kerschbaumer

Who is Jen Evashavik?

With the support of her loving family, husband Nick. sons Luke (18) and Ben (16), and their golden retriever, Stan, Jen Evashavik is running for the open seat of Magisterial District Judge.
 

Jen Evashavik graduated from Wittenberg University in 1994 and University of Pittsburgh Law School in 1998. After graduating law school, Jen spent 13 years working as an Assistant District Attorney in Allegheny County, where she spent 6 years in District Court 05-02-04 with Magisterial District Judge Lang.  Jen has lived and worked in the district for over 20 years and has advocated for improvements in the community and accessibility for residents living with special needs. She is dedicated to our community, serving as an Allegheny County District Attorney for 13 years where she witnessed firsthand what happens to children and their families while in front of a judge.

During her time working for the Allegheny County District Attorney, Jen handled more than 50,000 cases.  Jen has remained a Lawyer in active private practice since 2013 and handles a wide variety of cases such as criminal, civil, traffic citations and juvenile matters.  Jen is a current member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and serves on the Health and Wellness Committee and the Women in the Law Division.
 

She is the mother of a disabled son, Luke. His life journey inspired her to create a fundraiser, successfully raising $120,000 to provide therapeutic horseback riding to people with special needs like Luke.

Jen’s work with the special needs community is close to her heart. She sits on the Board of Open Up Pgh, has done several speaking engagements for The Autism Connection of PA in front of an audience of first responders, Individuals living with autism and their parents, therapists and teachers. She is also a Temple Grandin Award winner for her work with the autistic community and continues with her pro bono legal work.