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Manuel J. Mendez

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Manuel J. Mendez
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New York Supreme Court Appellate Division 1st Department
Tenure
2020 - Present
Term ends
2025
Years in position
6
Prior offices:
New York Supreme Court 1st Judicial District

Compensation
Base salary
$245,100
Elections and appointments
Appointed
July 13, 2020
Education
Bachelor's
Fordham University College of Business Administration
Law
Universidad Central Del Este School of Law
Graduate
Fordham Law School Foreign Lawyers Program


Manuel J. Mendez is a judge for the 1st Department of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division. He assumed office in 2020. His term ended on December 31, 2025.

Mendez was previously a judge of the New York City Civil Court. He was elected to this court in 2004.[1][2]

Education

Mendez received his B.S. degree from the Fordham University College of Business Administration in 1983 and his J.D. degree from the Universidad Central Del Este School of Law in 1987. He also attended the Fordham Law School Foreign Lawyers Program in 1989.[1]

Career

Mendez began his career in 1990, working in the Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Division. In 1993, he helped found the personal injury and criminal defense practice of Kwasnik & Mendez, Esqs. He then worked under the title Law Office of Manuel J. Mendez P.C. from 1999 through 2003. In 2004, he was elected to the New York City Civil Court.[1]

2012 election

Mendez was re-elected after running unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]

See also: New York judicial elections, 2012

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