Jim Martin, who served over two decades as Lehigh County DA, passes away, officials say

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Jim Martin, who served as the Lehigh County district attorney for more than two decades, has passed away, according to Allentown police chief Charles Roca.

Martin was appointed Lehigh County district attorney in January 1998 and was elected to six four-year terms before retiring at the end of 2023.

Before becoming district attorney, Martin worked part-time as an assistant public defender and was an assistant DA…

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