Ralph lives with his wife on the Upper West Side and has 3 children. 

Ralph currently serves as the assistant deputy counsel in the Office for Justice Initiatives and as the director of the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program. He has previously worked as a legal fellow in the Unified Court System. 

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Ralph Wolf's campaign for civil court judge is his first run for public office. 

As of June 9, 2025, Ralph L. Wolf’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Judicial Philosophy

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Supports increasing access to justice by advocating for problem-solving courts and family and juvenile treatment courts.

Supports family and juvenile treatment courts.

- Supports family and juvenile treatment courts.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Serves on city and state Lawyers Assistance Committees.

Monitors lawyers facing disciplinary action for mental health issues or substance use disorders through the NYC Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program.

- Serves on city and state Lawyers Assistance Committees.
- Monitors lawyers facing disciplinary action for mental health issues or substance use disorders through the NYC Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program.

Community Involvement

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Ralph L. Wolf

- 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

New York Civil Court Judge, District 5

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