Pinto received his law degree in 2013 from St. John’s University. Because he “truly never wanted to leave Wagner,” Pinto returned in 2014 to teach criminal justice and mock trial classes.

Wagner College Faculty & Alum Michael Pinto ’10 Wins Staten Island Civil Court Judgeship

Michael J. Pinto earned a law degree from St. John’s University.

Wagner College faculty, alum Michael Pinto '10 wins Staten Island ...

Michael earned a law degree from St. John’s University.

Outside of law, the government and politics major is also a fan of theater — he originally wanted to practice entertainment law. Pinto has kept that passion alive as the founder and executive director of the Minty Organization for the Performing Arts, which bestows annual awards for high school performing arts programs.

Michael J. Pinto is the founder and executive director of the Minty Organization for the Performing Arts. He also taught criminal justice and mock trial classes at Wagner College.

2026 New York General Election

As of September 9, 2026, Michael J. Pinto did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

“That's really my guiding force as I entered this new role, not just to make the right decisions, but always to remember to stay humble and just do good,” Pinto said. “My emphasis is making sure that each party feels like they've had their day in court, and then applying the law as necessary to find the right outcome in the case.”

Said that each party should have their day in court before the law is applied to reach an outcome in a case.

- Said that each party should have their day in court before the law is applied to reach an outcome in a case.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as founder and executive director of the Minty Organization for the Performing Arts, which gives annual awards to high school performing arts programs.

- Serves as founder and executive director of the Minty Organization for the Performing Arts, which gives annual awards to high school performing arts programs.

Community Involvement

Michael J. Pinto

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