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NEW YORK STATE BAR PRESIDENT SENDS GOVERNOR CUOMO
RATINGS OF CANDIDATES FOR COURT OF APPEALS VACANCY


New York State Bar Association President Seymour W. James, Jr. has sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo with the association’s ratings for the seven candidates under consideration for associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. 

The Governor must designate his choice between January 1 and January 15, 2013. The nominee then must be confirmed by the state Senate.

To assist with the appointment process, the State Bar reviews the qualifications of candidates nominated by the state Commission on Judicial Nomination.

Read the full news release here.