County ADA Genute throws hat in ring for City Court Judge
NORWICH – Chenango County Assistant District Attorney Michael J. Genute has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming vacancy of Norwich City Court Judge – a position held for the last 17 years by the Honorable James Downey, who is reportedly retiring at the end of the year.
Local grassroots organization The Friends of Genute for Judge is hosting a meet-and-greet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 20 at The Artists' Palette in Norwich to give members of the community an opportunity to become better acquainted with Genute.
With a diverse professional background foundationally set in law – particularly criminal law – Genute asserts that he feels he would best be positioned to serve the community as the next Norwich City Court Judge, the Court having jurisdiction over all of the local criminal court cases in the City of Norwich.
"While a prosecutor, my experience handling complex legal issues when managing criminal appeals better enables me to view cases with an objective eye, doing my best to evenhandedly apply the law to ensure that justice is properly served," said Genute. "With the responsibility of prosecuting defendants, I do my best to respectfully approach each matter I handle in court."
Genute's resume includes nearly 15 years affiliated with the Chenango County District Attorney's Office, six of which he's served as Assistant District Attorney; a position entailing regular prosecutions of all levels of crimes and violations in local criminal courts, including the Town of Norwich Court and Norwich City Court, and occasionally Chenango County Court.
Genute's professional history prior to coming to Norwich comprises stints as a County Superior Judge's law clerk, and then as an attorney litigating criminal, civil, and commercial cases before he moved to the area at age 30 in search of 'a quieter upstate New York life in which to raise a family.'
"Since then, I have become immersed in my community," said Genute.
Genute and his wife, Elaine, have three sons – two of whom are enrolled in the Norwich City School District, and the youngest of which is enrolled at Holy Family – all three of whom drive him to be further involved in the community, and in particular, in local youth sports, says Genute.
Genute also notes his involvement every year in educating high school seniors with ambitions in law and government through the New Vision program. One former student of Genute's is coincidentally Assistant District Attorney Laura Parker, who currently works aside Genute and acts as a mentor for his current students. His involvement includes volunteering to coordinate the Chenango County Mock Trial program for roughly 10 years.
"My experiences working with youth in education and sports – along with my employment through the Chenango County District Attorney's Office, and as a labor relations specialist – are just a few examples of positive and unique experiences I would bring to the table should I be elected as the next Norwich City Court Judge," said Genute.
"With Norwich being home, I am committed to doing my best for the community, whether it be as a prosecutor, private lawyer, educator, negotiator, or coach," said Genute. "I am excited that the people will have an opportunity to consider me as their next Norwich City Judge."
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Local grassroots organization The Friends of Genute for Judge is hosting a meet-and-greet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 20 at The Artists' Palette in Norwich to give members of the community an opportunity to become better acquainted with Genute.
With a diverse professional background foundationally set in law – particularly criminal law – Genute asserts that he feels he would best be positioned to serve the community as the next Norwich City Court Judge, the Court having jurisdiction over all of the local criminal court cases in the City of Norwich.
"While a prosecutor, my experience handling complex legal issues when managing criminal appeals better enables me to view cases with an objective eye, doing my best to evenhandedly apply the law to ensure that justice is properly served," said Genute. "With the responsibility of prosecuting defendants, I do my best to respectfully approach each matter I handle in court."
Genute's resume includes nearly 15 years affiliated with the Chenango County District Attorney's Office, six of which he's served as Assistant District Attorney; a position entailing regular prosecutions of all levels of crimes and violations in local criminal courts, including the Town of Norwich Court and Norwich City Court, and occasionally Chenango County Court.
Genute's professional history prior to coming to Norwich comprises stints as a County Superior Judge's law clerk, and then as an attorney litigating criminal, civil, and commercial cases before he moved to the area at age 30 in search of 'a quieter upstate New York life in which to raise a family.'
"Since then, I have become immersed in my community," said Genute.
Genute and his wife, Elaine, have three sons – two of whom are enrolled in the Norwich City School District, and the youngest of which is enrolled at Holy Family – all three of whom drive him to be further involved in the community, and in particular, in local youth sports, says Genute.
Genute also notes his involvement every year in educating high school seniors with ambitions in law and government through the New Vision program. One former student of Genute's is coincidentally Assistant District Attorney Laura Parker, who currently works aside Genute and acts as a mentor for his current students. His involvement includes volunteering to coordinate the Chenango County Mock Trial program for roughly 10 years.
"My experiences working with youth in education and sports – along with my employment through the Chenango County District Attorney's Office, and as a labor relations specialist – are just a few examples of positive and unique experiences I would bring to the table should I be elected as the next Norwich City Court Judge," said Genute.
"With Norwich being home, I am committed to doing my best for the community, whether it be as a prosecutor, private lawyer, educator, negotiator, or coach," said Genute. "I am excited that the people will have an opportunity to consider me as their next Norwich City Judge."
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