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Glenda has a bachelor's degree in English from CUNY-Hunter and a law degree from Touro College's Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.

Glenda currently works as an associate court attorney in the New York State Unified Court System. She is the founder of GM Hernandez Law, PLLC. She previously worked as a supervisor attorney at the Urban Justice Center, an associate at Rodman and Campbell, PC, and as a law clerk for the State Supreme Court. 

Glenda M. Hernandez's campaign for Civil Court Judge in Queens County is her first run for public office.  

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As associate court attorney, researches and analyzes complex legal questions, drafts decisions and orders, and advises judge on legal issues.

As a principal law clerk for the New York State Court System for 11 years, partnered with and advised judges on complex legal questions regarding criminal trials, hearings, and motions; drafted opinions, orders, jury charges, and verdict sheets; attended and witnessed criminal trials to prepare for potential issues, managed the motion calendar, and in cases of first impression, analyzed and interpreted established case and statutory law to advise the judge on the conclusion.

As an executive assistant to the Presiding Justice in the New York State Appellate Division for 2 years, provided various administrative and legal services that were specifically requested; supervised staff; performed legal research and writing and conferred with/advised the judge on ethical issues; and reviewed Notice of Appeals to determine eligibility for the court’s mediation program.

As a small claims arbitrator for the Civil Court of the City of New York for 6 years, conducted trials and inquest hearings; mediated settlement conferences; discerned relevant facts to make decisions that comported with substantial justice in commercial contracts, property damage, insurance, landlord/tenant disputes, and employment, among other areas.

As a managing partner at GM Hernandez PLLC for 2 years, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice, specializing in administrative hearings, estate planning, and landlord-tenant disputes.

As supervisor attorney at The Urban Justice Center for 1 year, managed a team of attorneys and staff members; provided support and supervision to housing staff; oversaw landlord and tenant legal services; represented clients in housing court proceedings and administrative hearings; maintained resources needed to sustain a high-volume litigation practice; oversaw case assignments and workload distribution; conducted outreach and education for tenants; worked closely with tenant organizing groups; represented the organization in coalitions and community partnerships; managed program budgets and resources; reported on program outcomes and impact, and participated in fundraising and grant writing efforts. 

As an attorney at Rodman and Campbell, PC for 1 year, established the criteria and procedure for adoptions, litigated hearings and trials in Surrogates Court, Civil Court, and Supreme Court, negotiated settlements, conducted discovery conferences, interviewed clients, and drafted correspondence, pleadings, and motions, and completed over 10 adoptions of children formerly in foster homes.

- As associate court attorney, researches and analyzes complex legal questions, drafts decisions and orders, and advises judge on legal issues.
- As a principal law clerk for the New York State Court System for 11 years, partnered with and advised judges on complex legal questions regarding criminal trials, hearings, and motions; drafted opinions, orders, jury charges, and verdict sheets; attended and witnessed criminal trials to prepare for potential issues, managed the motion calendar, and in cases of first impression, analyzed and interpreted established case and statutory law to advise the judge on the conclusion.
- As an executive assistant to the Presiding Justice in the New York State Appellate Division for 2 years, provided various administrative and legal services that were specifically requested; supervised staff; performed legal research and writing and conferred with/advised the judge on ethical issues; and reviewed Notice of Appeals to determine eligibility for the court’s mediation program.
- As a small claims arbitrator for the Civil Court of the City of New York for 6 years, conducted trials and inquest hearings; mediated settlement conferences; discerned relevant facts to make decisions that comported with substantial justice in commercial contracts, property damage, insurance, landlord/tenant disputes, and employment, among other areas.
- As a managing partner at GM Hernandez PLLC for 2 years, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice, specializing in administrative hearings, estate planning, and landlord-tenant disputes.
- As supervisor attorney at The Urban Justice Center for 1 year, managed a team of attorneys and staff members; provided support and supervision to housing staff; oversaw landlord and tenant legal services; represented clients in housing court proceedings and administrative hearings; maintained resources needed to sustain a high-volume litigation practice; oversaw case assignments and workload distribution; conducted outreach and education for tenants; worked closely with tenant organizing groups; represented the organization in coalitions and community partnerships; managed program budgets and resources; reported on program outcomes and impact, and participated in fundraising and grant writing efforts. 
- As an attorney at Rodman and Campbell, PC for 1 year, established the criteria and procedure for adoptions, litigated hearings and trials in Surrogates Court, Civil Court, and Supreme Court, negotiated settlements, conducted discovery conferences, interviewed clients, and drafted correspondence, pleadings, and motions, and completed over 10 adoptions of children formerly in foster homes.

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As of September 24, 2024, Glenda M. Hernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Glenda M. Hernandez

Glenda is an associate court attorney under a civil court judge. She previously worked as a supervisor attorney at the Urban Justice Center. Glenda founded GM Hernandez Law, PLLC. She then served in various capacities within the New York State Supreme Court for 17 years. Glenda began her legal career at Rodman and Campbell, PC, specializing in adoption law. 

Glenda M. Hernandez's campaign for Civil Court Judge is her first run for public office. 

As an attorney at Rodman and Campbell, PC, specialized in adoption law, facilitating over 10 adoptions.

As a supervisor attorney at The Urban Justice Center, represented tenants in housing court cases.

As a founder and owner of GM Hernandez Law, PLLC, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in administrative hearings, estate planning, and landlord-tenant disputes.

Believes in "fairness, equality, and compassion" in the legal profession.

As an associate court attorney under a civil court judge, Glenda reviews and researches legal cases and statutes, prepares drafts of court opinions, and provides legal counsel to the judge.

Believes her diverse background and legal expertise will help her make a positive impact as a judge.

Received a qualified rating by the Queens County Bar Association.

As a legal associate/attorney at Rodman and Campbell, PC, established the criteria and procedure to follow in order to achieve timely and successful adoptions, litigated hearings and trials in Surrogates Court, Civil Court (small claims court), and Supreme Court, negotiated settlements, conducted discovery conferences, interviewed clients, and drafted correspondence, pleadings, and motions, and completed over 10 adoptions of children formerly in foster homes.

As a principal law clerk, partnered with and advised judges on complex legal questions regarding criminal trials, hearings, and motions; drafted opinions, orders, jury charges, and verdict sheets; attended and witnessed criminal trials in order to prepare for potential issues; contributed to several decisions that were published in the New York Law Journal and Official Reporters;  managed the motion calendar in a timely manner, eliminating the need to report late or delayed motions;
 and in cases of first impression, analyzed and interpreted established case and statutory law in order to advise the judge on the legally correct conclusion.

As an executive assistant to Presiding Justice, provided various administrative and legal services that were specifically requested; supervised staff; performed legal research and writing and conferred with/advised the judge on ethical issues, and reviewed Notice of Appeals to determine eligibility for the court’s mediation program.

As a managing partner at GM Hernandez PLLC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice, specializing in administrative hearings, estate planning, and landlord-tenant disputes.

As supervisor attorney at The Urban Justice Center, managed a team of attorneys and staff members; provided high-quality support and supervision to housing staff; ensured staff receive proper training and mentorship; led the organization's housing practice, including right to counsel work in housing courts; oversaw landlord/tenant legal services; represented clients in housing court proceedings and administrative hearings; maintained resources needed to sustain a high-volume litigation practice; oversaw case assignments and workload distribution; ensured quality control of legal work produced by the team; developed strategies to expand tenants' rights; collaborated with other departments and community organizations; contributed to policy advocacy efforts related to housing issues; conducted outreach and education for tenants; worked closely with tenant organizing groups; represented the organization in coalitions and community partnerships; managed program budgets and resources; reported on program outcomes and impact, and participated in fundraising and grant writing efforts

- As a legal associate/attorney at Rodman and Campbell, PC, established the criteria and procedure to follow in order to achieve timely and successful adoptions, litigated hearings and trials in Surrogates Court, Civil Court (small claims court), and Supreme Court, negotiated settlements, conducted discovery conferences, interviewed clients, and drafted correspondence, pleadings, and motions, and completed over 10 adoptions of children formerly in foster homes.
- As a principal law clerk, partnered with and advised judges on complex legal questions regarding criminal trials, hearings, and motions; drafted opinions, orders, jury charges, and verdict sheets; attended and witnessed criminal trials in order to prepare for potential issues; contributed to several decisions that were published in the New York Law Journal and Official Reporters;  managed the motion calendar in a timely manner, eliminating the need to report late or delayed motions;
 and in cases of first impression, analyzed and interpreted established case and statutory law in order to advise the judge on the legally correct conclusion.
- As an executive assistant to Presiding Justice, provided various administrative and legal services that were specifically requested; supervised staff; performed legal research and writing and conferred with/advised the judge on ethical issues, and reviewed Notice of Appeals to determine eligibility for the court’s mediation program.
- As a managing partner at GM Hernandez PLLC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice, specializing in administrative hearings, estate planning, and landlord-tenant disputes.
- As supervisor attorney at The Urban Justice Center, managed a team of attorneys and staff members; provided high-quality support and supervision to housing staff; ensured staff receive proper training and mentorship; led the organization's housing practice, including right to counsel work in housing courts; oversaw landlord/tenant legal services; represented clients in housing court proceedings and administrative hearings; maintained resources needed to sustain a high-volume litigation practice; oversaw case assignments and workload distribution; ensured quality control of legal work produced by the team; developed strategies to expand tenants' rights; collaborated with other departments and community organizations; contributed to policy advocacy efforts related to housing issues; conducted outreach and education for tenants; worked closely with tenant organizing groups; represented the organization in coalitions and community partnerships; managed program budgets and resources; reported on program outcomes and impact, and participated in fundraising and grant writing efforts
- As associate court attorney, researches and analyzes complex legal questions, drafts decisions and orders, and advises judge on legal issues.

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Believes in advocating for "fairness and equality."

Believes in advocating for fairness and equality.

Believes in a judiciary that is "fair, accessible, and equitable for all" and pledges to uphold "the principles of justice, integrity, and compassion" if elected.

Believes in a judiciary that is fair, accessible, and equitable for all and pledges to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and compassion if elected.

- Believes in a judiciary that is fair, accessible, and equitable for all and pledges to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and compassion if elected.

Believes in community involvement through leadership roles in legal associations and organizations.

Believes in community involvement through pro bono work and advocating for tenants' rights.

Believes in addressing critical societal issues through community involvement, highlighting her work in housing rights and assisting tenants in New York City.

Believes in strong community involvement and advocacy efforts.

As of September 26, 2024, Glenda M. Hernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Glenda M. Hernandez began her legal career at Rodman and Campbell, PC, specializing in adoption law. She then served in various capacities within the New York State Supreme Court for 17 years. She founded GM Hernandez Law, PLLC, and later worked as a Supervisor Attorney at The Urban Justice Center. Currently, she is an Associate Court Attorney under Civil Court Judge, Hon. Anna Mikhaleva.

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

Judge who handles majority of civil cases in New York