Kirsten Gardner is a candidate for Magisterial District Judge in the 29-3-03 district, representing the Montgomery, Muncy, and Hughesville neighborhoods. Kirsten is a homegrown success story working to make her community stronger and brighter for the future, one case at a time. With over a decade-long tenure as both a Public Defender and Assistant District Attorney for Lycoming County, Kirsten has the necessary experience to serve her community in law and order, making her the most qualified candidate for Magisterial District Judge Throughout her time with the Lycoming County District Attorney's Office, Kirsten has prosecuted hundreds of cases in both the adult and juvenile forums, including those involving special victims, violent crimes, and homicides. She is also admitted to the federal bar, in which she handles federal appeals on behalf of the Commonwealth. Prior to her career as a prosecutor, Kirsten worked as an attorney here in Lycoming County for over eight years, handling cases involving criminal defense, child support, mental health commitments, and parental rights proceedings. She started her legal career as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Timothy M. Sullivan of Blair County. A 2001 graduate of the Muncy Jr-Sr High School, Kirsten has resided in Muncy for most of her life. She received her undergraduate degree from West Chester University and furthered her education by receiving her Juris Doctorate from Widener University Commonwealth Law School, Harrisburg, where she earned an award for alternative dispute resolutions. Kirsten and her family reside in her hometown of Muncy. She is a member of the Lycoming County Bar Association, as well as a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Muncy. She has volunteered in her community as an AYSO coach and an elementary girls’ basketball coach for Muncy.