Patrick Kiniry

With 34 years of legal experience, Patrick Kiniry has practiced as an attorney in a variety of roles. He began as an associate at Ayres, Kuyat and Walker, then as a partner at McGlynn and Kiniry, and served as an assistant public defender, assistant district attorney, and later as the 1st Assistant District Attorney of Cambria County. Patrick transitioned from private practice to full-time public service, first as District Attorney and then as an elected Common Pleas Judge in Cambria County.

During his private practice, he acted as solicitor for Richland Township, Croyle Township, as well as the zoning hearing boards of Cambria Township, Southmont Borough, and Jackson Township. He also served as solicitor for the Cambria County Area Community College, now Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Member of St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church also serving on the finance committee.

East Hills Ambulance Service, Incorporated, served as board member and current Chairman of the Board

Previously served on the boards of the United Way of the Laurel Highlands, Salvation Army, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, East Hills Charity Ball (raising funds for the Richland Fire Department) and the Kiwanis Club