Hon. Ramy I. Djerassi

Ramy Djerassi is a judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, serving since 2003. He was appointed by former Governor Edward Rendell and elected shortly thereafter. A Yale University alumnus (B.A., 1978) and Tulane University School of Law graduate (J.D., 1982), Djerassi spent 21 years in private practice and as an assistant district attorney before ascending to the bench. He presides over criminal, juvenile, and product liability cases, and is a leading advocate for reentry reform, having founded the Philadelphia Prisoner Reentry Network and The Accountability Project. Known for his empathy, compassion, and commitment to justice, he has been endorsed by the Philadelphia Bar Association and both major city committees.