From Judge McCarthy 2024,
Corning, NY, October 01, 2024 – New York State Senator and Attorney Tom O’Mara recently announced his endorsement of current Acting Family and County Court Judge Mathew McCarthy.
O’Mara stated, “I am proud to endorse Judge McCarthy for the position of Steuben County and Family Court Judge. Judge McCarthy has been doing this job in addition to his role as Corning City Court Judge for the last ten years. Including making sure victims had access justice during the 2020 lock-down. As an attorney I can speak to necessity of having someone qualified, experienced, and reliable in this role, the only candidate that meets those qualifications is Judge McCarthy. Judge McCarthy has an excellent reputation and overwhelming support from attorneys and those who rely on court system running efficiently. Being a life-long resident of Steuben County, he understands the values that make our communities strong and the difficulties facing our families. I am confident he will continue to administer justice impartially on behalf of all the residents of Steuben County”.
Judge McCarthy was elected in 2014 as the full-time Corning City Court Judge and has served in a dual capacity as City Court and Acting County and Family Court Judge since January 1, 2015. Prior to his election he had worked for over 9 years as a prosecutor with Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and represented children in Family Court as an Attorney for the Child for over 10 years. He also maintained a private law practice with his father at McCarthy Law in Bath for over 10 years.
Judge McCarthy and his wife, Jolie, are lifelong residents of Steuben County and have lived in Corning for over 20 years. A graduate of Avoca Central School, St. Bonaventure University and Albany Law School he has remained active in numerous civic and social causes supporting our area. Judge Mathew McCarthy will be running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines this fall.
If you would like more information about this his candidacy, please visit his website JudgeMcCarthy2024.com, Facebook page or contact Judge McCarthy via email JudgeMcCarthy2024@gmail.com.
