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Dineen Riviezzo
Dineen Riviezzo is a judge of the New York Court of Claims. She was appointed by Governor George E. Patiki in 2006 to a term ending in 2013. She was reappointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) in 2014. Riviezzo also began serving as an acting justice of the Supreme Court 2nd Judicial District in 2010.[1]
Education
Riviezzo earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College. She earned a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.[1]
Career
- 2010-Present: Justice, New York Supreme Court, 2nd Judicial District
- 2006-2013; 2014-Present: Judge, New York Court of Claims
- 2006-2009: Justice, New York Supreme Court, 12th Judicial District
- 2005-2006: Attorney, State Inspector General's Office
- 2004-2005: Chair, NYS Commission of Investigation
Prior to 2004, Riviezzo was an executive deputy inspector with the State Inspector General's Office. She also worked as an attorney at the Law Firm of Clifford Chance and served a stint as an assistant district attorney with the New York County District Attorney's Office.[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
