Patrick Kiniry became the District Attorney of Cambria County on December 30, 2005 to complete the term of then Judge-elect David Tulowitzki and was elected to a four year term that began in January, 2008. His legal career has spanned over 34 years.
- 1993 - Patrick Kiniry is recognized for his achievements as a prosecutor when he was accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Prosecuting Attorneys following nomination by Governor Robert Casey.
- 2008 - Patrick Kiniry is recognized with an award for outstanding contributions to the Cambria County Justice System from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
- 1973 - Patrick Kiniry practiced as a public defender in the State and Federal Court Systems.
- 1976 - Patrick Kiniry appointed assistant district attorney by then-District Attorney Gerald Long.
- 1986 - Gerald Long´s predecessor, District Attorney Timothy Creany appoints Patrick Kiniry to first assistant District Attorney, a position he maintained through the term of District Attorney David Tulowitzki.
- 2005 - Patrick Kiniry appointed Cambria County District Attorney to complete the term of David Tulowitzki who had been elected judge.
- 2008 - Patrick Kiniry sworn in to a four-year term as District Attorney following his victory.
- Past-President of the Cambria County Bar Association
- Member of the Pennsylvania and American Bar Association
- Member of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association
- Director of the Cambria County Bar Foundation
- Member of the Board of Directors, United Way of the Laurel Highlands
- Chairman of East Hills Charities (supporting the Richland Township Fire Department)
- Former Chairman of the Salvation Army advisory board, (Johnstown Corp)
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe PA
- Juris Doctor, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA
Pat and his wife Susan have three children and live in Richland Township. Pat is a member of the parish finance committee at St. Benedict's Church.
