2024 New York General Election

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Alan has a bachelor's degree from Queens College and a law degree from Boston University Law School.

Alan previously worked as a law clerk for the Queens Supreme Court and Queens Civil Court 

Alan J. Schiff currently serves as a judge for Queens 5th Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court in Queens County. He was first elected to this position in 2019 and is currently serving his 1st term. He previously served as a Criminal Court Judge of the City of New York in Kings County.

As a new york city civil court judge, Schiff oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a new york city criminal court judge, Schiff oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

As a state supreme court clerk for 1 year, Schiff kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

- As a new york city civil court judge, Schiff oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a new york city criminal court judge, Schiff oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a state supreme court clerk for 1 year, Schiff kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

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As of September 19, 2024, Alan J. Schiff did not have a website or any information online.

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Alan J. Schiff

Alan previously worked as a judge for the Criminal Court of the City of New York, Kings County. He also worked as a law clerk for the New York State Unified Court System.

Alan J. Schiff currently serves as a judge for Queens 5th Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court Queens County. He was first elected to this position in 2019 and is currently serving his 1st term.

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a New York City criminal court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a state supreme court clerk, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

Andrea is originally from Guyana. She has a bachelor's degree from the City University of New York, Queens College, and a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Andrea previously worked as an attorney at the Law Office of Andrea S. Ogle.

Andrea S. Ogle currently serves as a judge for the New York City Civil Court Queens County. She was elected to this position in 2021 and is serving her 1st term.

As a New York City civil court judge for 3 years, Ogle oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As an attorney at the Law Office of Andrea S. Ogle for 13 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil, family, criminal, housing, and Supreme Court litigation.

- As a New York City civil court judge for 3 years, Ogle oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney at the Law Office of Andrea S. Ogle for 13 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil, family, criminal, housing, and Supreme Court litigation.

Ogle takes diverse personal, professional background into judicial candidacy

Said, "You have to be respectful to everybody, you have to listen to what they have to say, but you also have to be in a position where you have to draw from everything that is being presented to you, and pick out what's important, and advocate from that perspective."

- Said, "You have to be respectful to everybody, you have to listen to what they have to say, but you also have to be in a position where you have to draw from everything that is being presented to you, and pick out what's important, and advocate from that perspective."

As of September 19, 2024, Andrea S. Ogle did not have a website or any information online.

Andrea S. Ogle

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney at the Law Office of Andrea S. Ogle, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil, family, criminal, housing, and Supreme Court litigation.

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Claudia has both a bachelor's degree in government and politics and a law degree from St. John's University, and a master of laws degree from Cardozo School of Law. 

Claudia previously worked as a private practice attorney at the Law Office of Ann Margaret Carrozza and as a principal law clerk for Judge Rudolph Greco.  She is also a former owner and instructor at a Hot Yoga Studio. 

Claudia Lanzetta currently serves as a judge of the New York City Civil Court in Queens County. She was first elected to this position in 2019 and is serving her first term. She previously served as a criminal court judge for King's County. 

As a New York City civil court judge for 4 years, Lanzetta oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a New York City criminal court judge for 1 year, Lanzetta oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

As a law clerk and attorney for Judge Rudolph Greco for 7 years, Lanzetta researched, drafted, and wrote motion and trial decisions on cases in Queens Civil and Supreme Courts; presided over weekly motion calendars; conferenced with attorneys and self-represented litigants towards the goal of settlement; prepared trial memoranda, jury instructions, and verdict sheets.

As a senior associate at the Law Office of Ann Margaret Carrozza for 6 years, Lanzetta on all matters related to Elder Law, including estate, tax, and Medicaid planning for small and large estates; drafted all documents, including Wills, Trusts, and advanced directives, as well as preparing all types of Medicaid applications; administered estates from commencement to accounting; handled all aspects of Article 81 Guardianship proceedings; conducted and participated in numerous Elder Law forums, seminars, and group discussions with a goal towards educating seniors in need.

- As a New York City civil court judge for 4 years, Lanzetta oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a New York City criminal court judge for 1 year, Lanzetta oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a law clerk and attorney for Judge Rudolph Greco for 7 years, Lanzetta researched, drafted, and wrote motion and trial decisions on cases in Queens Civil and Supreme Courts; presided over weekly motion calendars; conferenced with attorneys and self-represented litigants towards the goal of settlement; prepared trial memoranda, jury instructions, and verdict sheets.
- As a senior associate at the Law Office of Ann Margaret Carrozza for 6 years, Lanzetta on all matters related to Elder Law, including estate, tax, and Medicaid planning for small and large estates; drafted all documents, including Wills, Trusts, and advanced directives, as well as preparing all types of Medicaid applications; administered estates from commencement to accounting; handled all aspects of Article 81 Guardianship proceedings; conducted and participated in numerous Elder Law forums, seminars, and group discussions with a goal towards educating seniors in need.

As of September 19, 2024, Claudia Lanzetta did not have a website or any information online.

Former volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Queens Library, and Community Mediation Services in Jamaica, Queens.

- Former volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Queens Library, and Community Mediation Services in Jamaica, Queens.

Claudia Lanzetta

Claudia has a bachelor's degree in government and politics and a law degree from St. John's University.

Claudia previously worked as a criminal court judge for King's County, and as a principal law clerk and court attorney for Judge Rudolph Greco. She also worked as a private attorney at the Law Office of Ann Margaret Carrozza.

Claudia Lanzetta currently serves as a judge of the New York City Civil Court Queens County. She was first elected to this position in 2019.

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a New York City criminal court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a law clerk and attorney for Judge Rudolph Greco, researched, drafted, and wrote motion and trial decisions on cases in Queens Civil and Supreme Courts; presided over weekly motion calendars; conferenced with attorneys and self-represented litigants towards the goal of settlement; prepared trial memoranda, jury instructions, and verdict sheets.
- As an attorney at the Law Office of Ann Margaret Carrozza, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in elder law.

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Delsia has a bachelor's degree from Barnard College and a law degree from New York University. 

Delsia previously worked as an attorney for the Law Office of Delsia G. Marshall. She also worked as an attorney in New York City's law department.

Delsia G. Marshall currently serves as a Judge of the 4th Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court Queens County. She was first elected to this position in 2023 and is serving her 1st term.

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As a New York City civil court judge for 1 year, Marshall oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As an attorney at the Law Office of Delsia G. Marshall, Marshall researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury cases.

- As a New York City civil court judge for 1 year, Marshall oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney at the Law Office of Delsia G. Marshall, Marshall researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury cases.

As of September 19, 2024, Delsia G. Marshall did not have a website or any information online.

Former past president of the Allen Lawyers’ Guild, a church ministry that sponsors free legal seminars.

- Former past president of the Allen Lawyers’ Guild, a church ministry that sponsors free legal seminars.

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Delsia G. Marshall

Delsia has a bachelor's degree from Barnard College and a law degree from New York University.

Delsia G. Marshall currently serves as a judge for Queens 4th Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court Queens County. She was first elected to this position in 2023 and is serving her 1st term.

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney at the Law Office of Delsia G. Marshall, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury cases.

Gary is from New York City, where he still lives today. He has a bachelor's degree from St. John's University and a law degree from the City University of New York School of Law. He is married to his wife, Mary. 

Gary currently works as an attorney for Gary Muraca Attorney at Law.

Gary Muraca ran for judge of the New York Supreme Court 11th Judicial District in 2023, but he did not win.

As an attorney at Gary Muraca Attorney at Law, Muraca researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in real estate, immigration law, criminal law, matrimonial law, criminal defense, and marriage and prenuptials. 

- As an attorney at Gary Muraca Attorney at Law, Muraca researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in real estate, immigration law, criminal law, matrimonial law, criminal defense, and marriage and prenuptials. 

As of September 19, 2024, Gary Muraca did not have a website or any information online.

Gary Muraca

Gary has a bachelor's degree from St. John's University and a law degree from the City University of New York School of Law. He lives with his wife, Mary, in New York City.

Gary Muraca currently works as an attorney for Gary Muraca Attorney at Law.

Gary Muraca previously ran for judge of the New York Supreme Court 11th Judicial District in 2023, but he did not win.

- As an attorney at Gary Muraca Attorney at Law, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in (areas of legal practice candidate specializes in real estate, immigration law, criminal law, matrimonial law, criminal defense, and marriage and prenuptials.

John is originally from Florence, South Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Chicago, a law degree from St. John's University School of Law, and a master's degree in taxation from the New York University School of Law.

John previously worked as a tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service and as manager of mergers and acquisition services at KPMG LLP. He also worked as a judicial law clerk in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and as a law clerk in the U.S. Court of International Trade.

John Katsanos currently serves as a Judge of the New York City Civil Court in Queens County. He was first elected to this position in 2017 and is serving his 1st term.

As a New York City civil court judge, Katsanos oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, Katsanos specialized in estate and gift tax law, reviewing on a national travel basis the correctness of sophisticated, multimillion-dollar estate, gift, generation-skipping, and fiduciary income tax returns.

As a judicial clerk, Katsanos researched legal theories and precedents, Katsanos drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

- As a New York City civil court judge, Katsanos oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, Katsanos specialized in estate and gift tax law, reviewing on a national travel basis the correctness of sophisticated, multimillion-dollar estate, gift, generation-skipping, and fiduciary income tax returns.
- As a judicial clerk, Katsanos researched legal theories and precedents, Katsanos drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

As of September 19, 2024, John C. Katsanos did not have a website or any information online.

John C. Katsanos

John Katsanos serves as a judge of the New York City Civil Court Queens County. He was first elected to this position in 2017 and is serving his 1st term.

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, specialized in estate and gift tax law reviewing on a national travel basis the correctness of sophisticated, multimillion-dollar estate, gift, generation skipping and fiduciary income tax returns.
- As a manager of mergers and acquisition services at KPMG LLP, managed private equity firms and multinationals' buy and sell-side mergers and acquisition tax due diligence, pre- and post-deal mergers and acquisition structuring.
- As a judicial clerk, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

- Is an active board member of the Hellenic Lawyers Association.

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Kathy has a law degree from the City University of New York School of Law.

Kathy currently works as a principal attorney for the Attorney Grievance Committee. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Kings County and as a staff attorney at the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. 

Kathy Wu Parrino ran for Judge of New York City Civil Court in Queens County's 3rd Municipal Court District in 2021 but did not win.

As a principal attorney for the Attorney Grievance Committee, Parrino investigates and prosecutes attorneys.

As an attorney at the New York State Commission, Parrino investigated and prosecuted judges in New York State. 

As an assistant district attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, Parrino prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a principal attorney for the Attorney Grievance Committee, Parrino investigates and prosecutes attorneys.
- As an attorney at the New York State Commission, Parrino investigated and prosecuted judges in New York State. 
- As an assistant district attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, Parrino prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As of September 19, 2024, Kathy Wu Parrino did not have a website or any information online.

Kathy Wu Parrino

Kathy works as an attorney for the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 2nd Department. 

Kathy Wu Parrino previously ran for judge of New York City Civil Court Queens County in 2021, but did not win.

- As an attorney for the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 2nd Department, reviews the charges individuals are arrested for, determines which cases and charges will be tried in court, drafts and files documents and warrants, prosecutes criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provides sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

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Lumarie is from Santurce, Puerto Rico. She holds a bachelor's degree in judicial studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a law degree from the City University of New York School of Law. She lives with her husband, Angel, and their three children.

Lumarie previously worked as a staff attorney to the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Appellate Division in the 1st Department. She also worked as counsel and chief of staff in the New York State Assembly, as a senior court attorney for the New York State Civil Court, and as a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Lumarie Maldonado Cruz Esq.

Lumarie Maldonado-Cruz currently serves as a Judge of the New York City Civil Court. She also served as a Criminal Court Judge in Manhattan County when she first assumed this position. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her 1st term.  

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As a New York City civil court judge for 4 years, Cruz oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a new york city criminal court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

As an attorney at the Law Offices of Lumarie Maldonado Cruz Esq., Cruz researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in elder law and focused on Medicaid planning and trusts and estates.

- As a New York City civil court judge for 4 years, Cruz oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a new york city criminal court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As an attorney at the Law Offices of Lumarie Maldonado Cruz Esq., Cruz researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in elder law and focused on Medicaid planning and trusts and estates.

As of September 19, 2024, Lumarie Maldonado-Cruz did not have a website or any information online.

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Lumarie Maldonado-Cruz

Lumarie is from Santurce, Puerto Rico. She earned a bachelor's degree in judicial studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a law degree from the City University of New York School of Law. She lives with her husband, Angel, and their three children.

Lumarie previously worked as a staff attorney to the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Appellate Division, First Department. She also worked as counsel and chief of staff in the New York State Assembly, as a senior court attorney for the New York State Civil Court, and as a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Lumarie Maldonado Cruz Esq.

Lumarie Maldonado-Cruz currently serves as a judge for the New York City Civil Court. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 1st term. 

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney at the Law Offices of Lumarie Maldonado Cruz Esq., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in elder law and focused on Medicaid planning and trusts and estates.

Lumarie worked as a staff attorney to the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Appellate Division, First Department. She previously worked as counsel and chief of staff in the New York State Assembly, as a senior court attorney for the New York State Civil Court, and as a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Lumarie Maldonado Cruz Esq.

Lumarie Maldonado-Cruz currently serves as a judge for the New York City Criminal Court. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. 

- As an attorney at the Law Offices of Lumarie Maldonado Cruz Esq.,  researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in elder law and focused on Medicaid planning and trusts and estates.
- As a New York City criminal court judge, she oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

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Sandra is a mother and grandmother. She attended City University of New York School of Law. She is a member of St. Bartholomew Church.

Sandra owns the Law Office of Sandra M. Munoz. She previously worked as a lawyer in family and matrimonial law. 

Sandra Munoz currently serves as a Judge for the Queens 2nd Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court in Queens County. She was first elected in 2023 and is serving her 1st term. 

As a new york city civil court judge, Munoz oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As an attorney, Munoz researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family and matrimonial law.

- As a new york city civil court judge, Munoz oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney, Munoz researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family and matrimonial law.

As of September 19, 2024, Sandra M. Munoz did not have a website or any information online.

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Former president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens.

Current member of the borough 18-B panel, where she provides legal representation for indigent and children clients.

Serves on the board of directors of the St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy. 

Served on the Diocesan Review Board at her Church, where she also provides training on how to spot and combat child sex abuse.

- Former president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens.
- Current member of the borough 18-B panel, where she provides legal representation for indigent and children clients.
- Serves on the board of directors of the St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy. 
- Served on the Diocesan Review Board at her Church, where she also provides training on how to spot and combat child sex abuse.

Sandra M. Munoz

Sandra is a mother and grandmother. She is a member of St. Bartholomew Church.

Sandra previously worked as a lawyer in family and matrimonial law. 

Sandra Munoz currently serves as a judge for the Queens 2nd Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court Queens County. She was first elected in 2023 and is serving her 1st term. 

- As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family and matrimonial law.
- As a family court judge, reviews and grants requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administers the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

- She is a former president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens.
- She served as a member of the borough 18-B panel, providing legal representation for indigent and children clients.
- She serves on the board of directors for St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy.
- She served on the Diocesan Review Board for her Church where she also provides training on how to spot and combat child sex abuse.

Sandra worked as a lawyer in family and matrimonial law. 

Sandra is a member of St. Bartholomew Church.

- The  New York Supreme Court is the state-wide trial court with the broadest jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters. However, it is not the state’s court of last resort.
- It can hear virtually any type of case brought before it, except for claims brought against the state which must be heard by the Court of Claims. Generally, it hears high-level criminal cases or civil cases with a judgment of more than $50,000.
- It is the only court that can grant divorce, annulment, and separation in New York.
- The New York Supreme Court is broken into 12 judicial districts state-wide. There are currently 154 justices authorized to sit in the New York City Supreme Court, but only 136 actually serve in Supreme Court trial parts because some of the justices are assigned to the Appellate Division or the Appellate Term.
- Justices of the Supreme Court are elected to serve 14-year terms and are paid a salary of $232,600.

A judge on your judicial district’s trial court which oversees criminal and civil matters. 

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