MEET John
I am proud to call Rochester my hometown. It’s not only where I grew up, but also where my wife and I are raising our children. I am deeply committed to my community and its future.
It has been a privilege to have served as the Monroe County Attorney since January 2020. In that role, I am proud to oversee a team of more than 30 attorneys responsible for all the County’s civil legal work. As County Attorney, I address a wide range of legal issues every day. These issues span the scope of the County’s work, touching on essential areas ranging from public safety to public health, from the airport to the zoo. In supervising all of the County’s civil litigation, I oversee the same wide variety of cases that I would be responsible for addressing as a Supreme Court Justice.
Prior to serving as County Attorney, I handled a wide range of cases while working in private practice, including an active pro bono practice. Previously, I served as a law clerk to Judge Susan Carney of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. I would bring expertise in a broad set of legal issues to the bench.
○ Rochester native raising my family in Monroe County
○ Monroe County Attorney since 2020
○ Experienced Litigator
○ Law Clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
○ Graduate of Colgate University and University of Michigan Law School
○ Committed community servant
In addition to my legal practice, I regularly volunteer my time in our community. I have taken on leadership roles in organizations dedicated to providing legal services for those who would otherwise not be able to afford counsel, including having served as a member of the board of directors of the Empire Justice Center and a cabinet member for the Campaign for Justice. I have also taken on an active role in the local bar, serving as the Co-Chair of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Municipal Attorneys Committee. I have volunteered in non-legal roles as well, ranging from the Town of Brighton’s Budget Review Task Force, to mentoring children at Hillside Children’s Center, to coaching youth soccer.
I am running for New York Supreme Court because of my commitment to public service in my community. I have a deep respect for the rule of law and the role of the courts in upholding it. I have always strived to remain level-headed in my work, whether in the middle of contentious litigation or leading the County Law Department, and believe this would enable me to work effectively in a judicial role. I am committed to giving every case the attention it deserves, treating every person with fairness, and doing the work necessary to follow the law faithfully. With your support, I look forward to continuing this journey together.