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Bronx County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Justice; New York Supreme Court; District 12 Voter Information

14 Year Term. Salary: $136,700

The NYS Supreme Court has general and original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It has the authority to dissolve marriages and to issue injunctions restraining the conduct of individuals and groups. Retirement is mandatory at age 70. However, if the business of the court requires, a judge may serve up to six additional years if certified as physically and mentally fit.

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Luis Gonzalez

  • Party: Democratic
Christopher A. Quaranta Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican, Conservative
  • Occupation: Principal Law Clerk to Justice of the Supreme Court
  • Employment: Principal Law Clerk to Westchester Supreme Court Justice Orazio R. Bellantoni -- 2003 to Present
  • Principal Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Division, First Department -- 2002 to 2003
  • Principal Court Attorney to Bronx Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Gonzalez -- 2001 to 2002
  • Principal Law Clerk to Bronx Supreme Court Justice Louis C. Benza -- 1999 to 2001
  • NYS Assistant Attorney General, NYC Litigation Bureau -- 1996 to 1998
  • Education: J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 1995 and B.A., Fordham University, 1991
Howard Sherman
  • Party: Democratic
James F. Quinn
  • Party: Republican, Conservative

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Official Information

NY State Unified Court System

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