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Andrew G. Tarantino, Jr.
Andrew G. Tarantino Jr. was a judge for the Suffolk County Family Court in New York. He began serving in this capacity in 2007, following his election. He also served as an acting justice of the Suffolk County Supreme Court—beginning in 2011—and as an acting judge of the Suffolk County Court. His last term ended in 2016.[1][2]
Education
Tarantino received his B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 1976 and his J.D. degree from the City University of New York Law School in 1991.[1]
Career
Tarantino began his career in 1991 as a solo practitioner. In 2000, he became a partner of Sarisohn Law Partners, where he served until 2004. He was then an assistant county attorney from 2004 through 2006. In 2007, he joined the family court. He was also appointed an acting supreme court justice in 2011.[1]
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Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York
State courts:
New York Court of Appeals • New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division • New York Supreme Court • New York County Courts • New York City Courts • New York Town and Village Courts • New York Family Courts • New York Surrogates' Courts • New York City Civil Court • New York City Criminal Courts • New York Court of Claims • New York Problem Solving Courts
State resources:
Courts in New York • New York judicial elections • Judicial selection in New York
