New York City Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidates in New York City

The New York City Bar Association has completed evaluations of the following candidates who are running in contested primary elections on June 24 for Civil Court in New York City. The review was conducted by the Association’s Judiciary Committee.

The City Bar uses two ratings: Approved and Not Approved. Candidates rated Approved have affirmatively demonstrated qualifications necessary for the performance of the duties of the position for which they are being considered.

Bronx County

Civil Court, County-wide

Shekera Anessa Algarin – Approved

George M. Santana – Not Approved

Kings County

Civil Court, County-wide

Susan Liebman – Not Approved

Marisa Arrabito – Approved

Janice P. Purvis – Approved

Janice Chen – Approved

Queens County

Civil Court, County-wide

John J. Ciafone – Not Approved

Sheridan C. Chu – Approved

Civil Court, 1^st Municipal Court District

Juliette-Noor Haji – Approved

Thomas G. Wright-Fernandez – Not Approved

Civil Court, 2^nd Municipal Court District

Eve Cho Guillergan – Approved

Julie M. Milner – Not Approved

Note: Information on the City Bar’s evaluation process is here. To ensure the thoroughness and integrity of the ratings process, the City Bar cannot comment beyond what is provided in this release. 

The City Bar’s recently posted Guide to Judicial Elections in New York City is here.