District: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester CountiesTerm: 14 years Salary: $219,200Duties: The Supreme Court, the highest trial court, has unlimited jurisdiction and can hear any type of case, but usually hears cases outside the jurisdiction of other courts, e.g., civil matters dealing with monetary amounts over the jurisdiction of lower courts, divorce, separation and annulments. Justices are elected from each of the state’s 12 Judicial Districts.
email
clerkinforsupreme@gmail.com
Current Political Office
N/A
Education
Pace University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1993; Yale University, Bachelor of Arts, 1989
Prior Civic Service
Chief Court Attorney, Supreme Court, 9th JD
EXPERIENCED. COMMITTED TO JUSTICE.
With over thirty-two years of experience in Supreme Court matters, twenty-two years of which have been in public service with the New York State Unified Court System, Diane is extremely well-qualified to serve as Supreme Court Justice.
Diane currently serves as the Chief Court Attorney, Supreme Court, Ninth Judicial District and a Court Attorney-Referee, Supreme Court, Ninth Judicial District. She is the Former Principal Law Clerk to the Administrative Judge, Ninth Judicial District.
>> Discover why Diane's extensive experience and dedication to justice make her the ideal candidate for Supreme Court Justice, at our website, clerkinforsupreme.com.
email
judgecollinsforjustice@gmail.com
Current Political Office
White Plains City Court Judge
Education
Yale Law School, J.D., (Yale Law Journal); Columbia College of Columbia University, B.A. summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Prior Civic Service
Federal Prosecutor (US Attorney's Office SDNY); Hon. Sonia Sotomayor; Hon. Barbara S. Jones (SDNY); Chief Judge Juan Torruella (First Circuit)
Judge Collins brings unparalleled expertise, currently serving as White Plains City Court Judge since 2019 while also presiding as Acting Westchester County Court Judge. As President of the NYS Association of City Court Judges, Judge Collins champions judicial excellence across our state.
His exceptional legal career spans many crucial roles—from Court Attorney-Referee to 17 years as Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York—and his commitment to justice and community are unmatched.
The foundation of his legal career includes degrees from both Yale Law School and Columbia University, as well as judicial clerkships under renowned jurists like Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
>> Learn more about how Judge Collins is a top choice to serve as
NYS Supreme Court Justice at our website, www.judgecollinsforjustice.com
email
thumbachlaw@gmail.com
Current Political Office
County Attorney
Education
BS Psychology from Pennsylvania State University; Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law
What a Supreme Court Justice Does
In New York, the Supreme Court is where your most important cases are decided. If you face a serious injury, a major contract dispute, or a criminal matter, it’s the Supreme Court that hears your case. The decisions made there affect your rights, your family, and your community. That’s why it matters who serves as your Justice — you deserve someone with experience, fairness, and judgment.
Over 30 years of legal experience in the courthouse and serving the people as the County of Rockland's chief lawyer. Tom knows the law, and has a wide experience in many subjects, from personal injury to environmental law to contracts and real estate transactions, to employment, discrimination and constitutional law. He has practiced at every level, including trials, appeals and submissions to the highest courts in the State.
As a lawyer in public service, his goal has been to ensure that government has followed the law and worked fairly for the people.
email
judgelyonsforjustice@gmail.com
Current Political Office
Irvington Village Justice; Acting Justice: Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Greenburgh & City of White Plains; Accessible Magistrate, Westchester County
Education
Fordham University; Quinnipiac University School of Law
Prior Civic Service
Village Prosecutor, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Elmsford, 2000-2010
For over 30 years, Judge Lyons has served our communities—as a judge, prosecutor, attorney, professor, and volunteer. He currently serves as Village Justice in Irvington and as an Acting Judge in multiple courts across Westchester County, handling a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Judge Lyons approaches the law with fairness, independence, and respect for every person who comes before the court.
Outside the courtroom, Judge Lyons teaches law and ethics at Fordham University and volunteers with organizations that support children, families, and those in need. He's received significant professional recognition as a "Best Lawyer in America" (peer selected 2023 and 2024) and a "Super Lawyer" (peer selected since 2017) but what Judge Lyons cites as his greatest privilege is the trust placed in me by those he serves
>> Learn more at our campaign website, www.judgelyonsforjustice.com
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Current Political Office
Yonkers City Court Judge
Education
Juris Doctor
Judge Verris Shako currently serves in Yonkers City Court, one of the busiest courts in New York. Judge Verris Shako also presides as an Acting County Court Judge and Raise the Age Accessible Magistrate. Judge Shako presides over both criminal and civil matters and possesses over twenty years of legal experience. Prior to her ascension to the bench, Judge Shako was in private practice as a criminal trial attorney handling both felony and misdemeanor cases. Judge Shako was also a family court litigator for eleven years protecting the rights of adults and children on custody, visitation, neglect/abuse and termination of parental rights cases. Judge Shako began her career at the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County as a criminal defense attorney. Judge Shako is just as passionate about justice through our courts today as she was at the start of her career. She is running for New York State Supreme Court Justice to continue ensuring justice to those who come before our courts.
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