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​​2018 Recipient of the Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation
presented by the US Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus on April 12th. [Read More]

National expert. local leader.

  • Judge - Erie County Family Court since 2008

  • Lead Judge - Child Abuse and Neglect cases for all of Erie County
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  • Former Chief Prosecutor - Erie County DA's Office, Domestic Violence Bureau​

  • Teacher - UB School of Law, Canisius College, Erie County Police Academy, National College of District Attorneys
Proudly endorsed by:
  • ​The Erie County Democratic Committee
  • The Erie County Republican Committee
  • The Women's TAP Fund
  • The Western New York Working Families Party
  • The Erie County Conservative Party
    and more [Read More/View photos]

  • Awards - FBI Community Service, WNY Local Hero, Leaders in Law, Juvenile Justice, Lawyer of the Year, Advocate for Change
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  • National Appearances - Guest on 20/20 with Diane Sawyer and three-time guest on Oprah