County welcomes Diane DiStefano as new family court judge
Diane DiStefano, seated center, is the newly elected Chenango County Family Court Judge. DiStefano was sworn-in at a ceremony on Saturday at the Chenango County Courthouse. She was joined by fellow judges. (Photo from Chenango County Republican Committee)
CHENANGO COUNTY ― Diane DiStefano, an experienced attorney and former Guilford Town Justice, was sworn in as Chenango County’s new Family Court Judge on Saturday at the Chenango County Courthouse.
The position was recently established through legislation aimed at reducing case backlogs in New York State courts.
DiStefano, a Republican with nearly three decades of legal experience, has handled an extensive range of family court cases, including child abuse, domestic violence, custody, and divorce. She also served in the county attorney’s office and public defender’s office, earning a strong local reputation.
As the only candidate with prior judicial experience―having served as Guilford Town Justice in the 1990s―her campaign garnered endorsements from key local legislators, including Assemblyman Joe Angelino.
In July, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation designed to expand the number of appointed and elected judges in New York to address backlogs in family and civil courts.
“Civil and family courts adjudicate some of the most sensitive issues New Yorkers face, and for too long, backlogs and delays have inhibited their ability to function effectively,” Hochul said. “This legislation gives our courts the tools to tackle the case backlog and carry out the fair and efficient justice system New Yorkers deserve.”
Before the creation of this new position, Chenango County Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over criminal, family, and surrogate court matters. The addition of a dedicated Family Court Judge is expected to improve the efficiency of the local judiciary.
Following her swearing-in, DiStefano posed with fellow judges to commemorate the start of her tenure.
The position was recently established through legislation aimed at reducing case backlogs in New York State courts.
DiStefano, a Republican with nearly three decades of legal experience, has handled an extensive range of family court cases, including child abuse, domestic violence, custody, and divorce. She also served in the county attorney’s office and public defender’s office, earning a strong local reputation.
As the only candidate with prior judicial experience―having served as Guilford Town Justice in the 1990s―her campaign garnered endorsements from key local legislators, including Assemblyman Joe Angelino.
In July, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation designed to expand the number of appointed and elected judges in New York to address backlogs in family and civil courts.
“Civil and family courts adjudicate some of the most sensitive issues New Yorkers face, and for too long, backlogs and delays have inhibited their ability to function effectively,” Hochul said. “This legislation gives our courts the tools to tackle the case backlog and carry out the fair and efficient justice system New Yorkers deserve.”
Before the creation of this new position, Chenango County Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over criminal, family, and surrogate court matters. The addition of a dedicated Family Court Judge is expected to improve the efficiency of the local judiciary.
Following her swearing-in, DiStefano posed with fellow judges to commemorate the start of her tenure.
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