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Timothy J. Lawliss
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Timothy J. Lawliss is a judge for the Clinton County Family Court in New York. He has served in this position since 1999, following his election. He was re-elected in 2008 to a term that ends in 2018.[1] Lawliss was defeated in his bid for the New York Supreme Court 4th Judicial District in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Education
Lawliss received his B.S. from the State University of New York at Plattsburg and his J.D. from the Suffolk University School of Law.[1]
Career
Before his appointment to the bench Lawliss was in private practice from 1987 through 1998. He joined the family court in 1999.[1]
Elections
2016
New York held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on September 13, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wish to run in this election was July 14, 2016.[2] Mark L. Powers defeated Timothy J. Lawliss in the general election for the New York Supreme Court 4th Judicial District.[3]
| New York 4th District Supreme Court, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic, Conservative |  Mark L. Powers |
50.20% | 160,479 | |
| Republican | Timothy J. Lawliss | 49.75% | 159,064 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.05% | 160 | ||
| Total Votes | 319,703 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Unofficial Results," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||||
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