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Assistant county DA seeks DJ post

A Butler County prosecutor is seeking election to succeed retiring District Judge Pete Shaffer.

William B.T. Fullerton, an assistant district attorney since 1996, has announced his candidacy for the post that covers Butler.

A first-time candidate for elected office, Fullerton, 51, of Butler said his prosecutorial experience and knowledge of the law makes him uniquely qualified for the position.

“I believe my years of experience as a lawyer practicing in Butler, along with my extensive civic and community involvement, provide me with the right balance of experience and knowledge to positively impact the office of district judge and the city of Butler,” he said.

Fullerton is a Republican, and he plans to seek both the GOP and Democratic nominations in the May 19 primary. District judge candidates can cross file in the primary.

In 1996, Fullerton was hired as an assistant by then-District Attorney Tim McCune. In his current position, he prosecutes a range of cases from summary offenses to homicides.

Fullerton serves on the board of Crime Victim Services, and also has been involved with the Victim Outreach Intervention Center, VOICe, which provides counseling, legal and related support services to victims of domestic violence and other crimes.

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