2026 New York General Election

Philip Kirschner

Philip Kirschner graduated from Kingston High School. He received a bachelor's degree from SUNY Albany and a law degree from Albany Law School.

Philip Kirschner operates a private law practice in Kingston. He previously served as assistant corporation counsel for the city and assistant district attorney for Ulster County.

Philip was appointed as a part-time Kingston city judge effective January 1, 2010, and has served as a full-time judge since April 2014.

As of October 22, 2026, Philip Kirschner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Buket Urgen

Kingston lawyer to be part-time city judge - Daily Freeman

Served as a full-time Kingston city judge since 2014.

Has operated a private legal practice in Kingston since 1994.

Served as an assistant district attorney for Ulster County.

Served as an assistant corporation counsel for the city.

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Said he seeks to bring compassion and fairness to Kingston City Court while protecting the city.

Kingston City Court Judge

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