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Richard L. Buchter

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Richard L. Buchter

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Prior offices
New York Supreme Court 11th Judicial District

Education

Bachelor's

City University of New York, Queens College

Law

St. John's University School of Law

Richard L. Buchter was a justice of the Queens County Supreme Court, Criminal Term in the 11th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to this position in 1993 and was re-elected in 2007.[1][2]

Education

Buchter received his B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York and his J.D. in 1974 from St. John's University School of Law.[1]

Career

Buchter began his career in 1974 as an Assistant Queens County District Attorney. In 1976, he became the principal law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Ann Dufficy. He worked in this capacity until 1987, when he became a judge of the New York City Civil Court and an acting justice of the Queens County Supreme Court. He served in these positions until 1993, when he was elected a Supreme Court Justice.[1]

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