About RAY MCGARRY
Ray McGarry has called Montgomery County home since graduating from law school in 1989. A dedicated resident of Abington, he and his wife raised their three daughters in the community, with each graduating from the Abington School District. In March of last year, Ray celebrated a new milestone—becoming a grandfather for the first time.
A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT
For over two decades, Ray has been an active leader in Abington, serving on the School Board for 24 years from 1997 to 2021, including 13 years as Board President. His leadership helped guide the district through critical decisions that shaped the future of local education.
Ray’s service extended beyond Abington when he was appointed Solicitor of Montgomery County from 2012 to 2017 under then-Commissioner Josh Shapiro. In that role, Ray led efforts to implement policies that upheld integrity and fairness, including drafting the county’s first Ethics Policy and the Responsible Contractor Policy.
He also played a historic role in the fight for equality, representing Bruce Hanes and Montgomery County in the legal battle that helped bring same-sex marriage to Pennsylvania.
In 2023, Ray once again answered the call to serve—this time as Interim Solicitor of Montgomery County at the request of Commissioners Ken Lawrence and Jamila Winder. During his tenure Ray worked alongside current Commissioners Jamila Winder and Neal Makhija, strengthening the Responsible Contractor Policy he had first introduced years earlier.
An Experienced Trial Lawyer
With 35 years of legal experience, Ray McGarry is a seasoned attorney with a deep understanding of the law. His practice has focused on commercial litigation, employment law, labor law, and construction law, where he has represented individuals, small business owners, and companies in a variety of industries. He has successfully tried cases in jury trials, bench trials, injunction proceedings, and arbitrations.
Ray’s excellence in legal advocacy has been recognized repeatedly—he has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Business Litigation every year since 2005.
The Kind of Judge We Need
Ray understands that the courtroom is where people seek justice during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. From the early days of his career clerking for a judge, he saw firsthand the vital role the judiciary plays in ensuring fairness, honesty, and compassion.
As a judge, Ray McGarry will bring his extensive experience, ethical leadership, and commitment to impartial, fair, and just rulings. He will approach every case with preparation, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to upholding the law—because nothing is more important than justice.