Magisterial District Judge Robert A. Hawke was again certified for service as a member of Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System after successful completion recently of continuing legal education course work.

The instructional program is one-week long and educates the judges in current legal topics and management techniques.Hawke handles cases in Allen Township, Lehigh Township, parts of Moore Township, Northampton, North Catasaqua and Walnutport in Northampton County