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Janet DiFiore
NameJanet DiFiore
OfficeChief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals
Term startFebruary 8, 2016
Term endAugust 31, 2022
PredecessorJonathan Lippman
SuccessorAnthony Cannataro (Acting)
Office1Westchester County District Attorney
Term start12006
Term end12015
Predecessor1Jeanine Pirro
Successor1Anthony A. Scarpino Jr.
Birth date31 July 1956
Birth placeMount Vernon, New York, U.S.
Alma materC.W. Post College (BA), St. John's University School of Law (JD)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseDennis Glazer

Janet DiFiore served as the Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, from 2016 until her resignation in 2022. Appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, she was the second woman to hold the position following Judith Kaye. Prior to her judicial tenure, she was the Westchester County District Attorney, where she prosecuted high-profile criminal cases and implemented significant reforms to the justice system.

Early life and education

Born in Mount Vernon, New York, she was raised in a family with strong ties to the New York City area. She attended C.W. Post College of Long Island University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then earned her Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law, an institution known for producing prominent legal professionals in the New York State judiciary.

Her early legal career included work as a prosecutor in the Westchester County District Attorney's Office under Carl A. Vergari. She later served as a judge on the New York Supreme Court in the Ninth Judicial District, presiding over civil and criminal matters. Her judicial philosophy emphasized efficiency and fairness, earning respect from colleagues across the New York State Unified Court System.

Tenure as Westchester County District Attorney

Elected in 2005, she succeeded Jeanine Pirro as the Westchester County District Attorney. Her tenure focused on modernizing the office, combating public corruption, and addressing violent crime. She established specialized units for prosecuting cold cases and cybercrime, and worked closely with agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York State Police. Notable prosecutions included cases against public officials and complex white-collar crime investigations.

Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals

Upon her appointment by Governor Andrew Cuomo and confirmation by the New York State Senate, she became Chief Judge in 2016. She chaired the New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination and the New York State Justice Task Force. Her leadership saw initiatives to expand access to justice, reduce case backlogs, and promote diversity within the New York State court system. She authored significant opinions on issues ranging from criminal procedure to governmental powers, influencing jurisprudence across the Northeastern United States.

Awards and recognition

Throughout her career, she received honors from numerous legal and civic organizations. These included awards from the New York State Bar Association, the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. She was also recognized by institutions like Fordham University and the New York County Lawyers' Association for her contributions to judicial reform and professional ethics.

Category:American judges Category:New York (state) lawyers Category:1956 births