Ukrainian-born attorney running for state Supreme Court judge in Cayuga County district
A Rochester defense attorney with prosecutorial experience is running for state Supreme Court judge in the 7th Judicial District.
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A Rochester defense attorney with prosecutorial experience is running for state Supreme Court judge in the 7th Judicial District.
Lawyers assigned to represent children and low-income litigants in matters such as child neglect and domestic violence are quitting due to low pay. Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to increase their hourly rate in the pending April 1 budget.
Years in current role:4 What do you enjoy most about your role? I get to help a lot of people. The Monroe County Conflict Defender’s Office, and the attorneys of the Assigned Counsel Program, represent thousands of clients in criminal, Family Court and appellate matters each year. We represent the most vulnerable populations in our society during the worst times in their lives. I am filled with pride every time one of our attorneys helps a client get their children returned to them, gets evidence suppressed or overturns a conviction on appeal. The dedication of the attorneys of Monroe Count...