2022 Ratings for Candidates for State Supreme Court in the
Third Judicial District and Fourth Judicial District,
Schenectady City Court and Troy City Court
The Capital District Women’s Bar Association’s Committee on the Judiciary is tasked with evaluating and rating candidates for judicial office throughout the Capital Region. The Committee’s articulated objective is elevating the quality of the judiciary by approving for election to judicial office only those individuals who have demonstrated excellence in judicial criteria, including integrity, experience, professional competence, independence, judgment, temperament and intellect. The Committee’s work is in furtherance of CDWBA’s Mission of promoting the fair and impartial administration of justice and educating the general public about the legal system.
FINAL RATINGS OF THE CDWBA COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FOR THE 2022 ELECTION
The following candidate for election to State Supreme Court in the Third Judicial District was rated by the Committee as APPROVED. The APPROVED rating is available for candidates who possess the necessary criteria and qualifications for the office which the candidate seeks.
Sharon Graff
2022-2023 Committee Rules and Procedures
2022-2023 Judiciary Committee Members
2022-2023 CDWBA Judicial Candidate Questionnaire
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Welcome to the website for the Capital District Women's Bar Association (CDWBA), a Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York. Founded in 1978, the CDWBA is more than 350 members strong. Private practitioners, judges, government attorneys, court officials, in-house counsel, and law students are welcome. Friends of the Association include non-attorneys in law-related professions, including paralegals.
Upcoming Events
FALL MEMBERSHIP MIXER
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Join us for light refreshments and good company. This event is free to members but please help us collect items for Equinox by bringing a donation in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Find a list of needed donation items at here. $25 headshots will be offered with local photographer Michael Tamburri. Register here.