Thomas P. Amodeo
Thomas P. Amodeo (born 1951) is a lawyer and the current Chief Judge of Buffalo City Court,[1] a position he has held since 1994.[2]
Thomas P. Amodeo | |
|---|---|
| Chief Judge of the Buffalo City Court | |
| Assumed office 1994 | |
| Judge of the Buffalo City Court | |
| In office 1990–1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Joan Linda Chmielowiec m. 22 June 1974 |
| Children | 3 (Kristin Golding, Thomas John Amodeo, John Amodeo) |
| Alma mater | Canisius College (BA, 1973) Gonzaga University (JD, 1976) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Judge |
Biography
Thomas P. Amodeo went to Canisius College for undergraduate studies, graduating in 1973. He attended Gonzaga University School of Law, obtaining his juris doctorate in 1976.[3]
From 1979 to 1985, he was a partner at "Amodeo & Gucciardo." In 1981, he became the General Counsel of the New York State Senate and served until 1985. During this time, he was also the attorney for Buffalo Urban Renewal (1984-1985). 1985 to 1990, until his appointment by the mayor of Buffalo to the Buffalo City Court, he was the "Assistant Corporation Counsel" for the City of Buffalo.[3]
In 1990, he was appointed by then mayor James D. Griffin to the Buffalo City Court. In 1994, under Anthony Masiello, he became the Chief Judge of Buffalo City Court.[2] In addition to Chief Judge duties, Amodeo is also the "Supervising Judge of City Courts" for the 8th Judicial District of New York, which includes Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans & Wyoming Counties.[4]
In 2014, Amodeo was rated "Outstanding," by the Erie County Bar Association, its highest rating.[5]
Judicial experience
- Acting Judge, Erie County Court, Appointed, 2003 to Present
- Chief Judge, Buffalo City Court, Elected, 1995 to 2014
- Chief Judge, Buffalo City Court, Appointed by Mayoral Appt., 1994 to 1995
- Judge, Buffalo City Court, Elected, 1991 to 1994
- Judge, Buffalo City Court, Appointed by Mayoral Appt., 1990 to 1991
Professional civic activities, honors, and awards
- Member, N.Y. S Assoc. of City Court Judges, 1990–present
- Director, Member, N.Y.S. Assoc. Drug Treat Ct. Professionals, 1999–present
- Member, National Assoc. Drug Ct. Professionals, 1996–present
- Chair, Criminal Law Adv. Bd., Erie Community College, 1994–present
- Member, The Justinian Society, 1981–present
- Member, Advocates Club, 2004–present
- Director, Past President, North Buffalo Community Center, 1978–present
- Director, Coach, Hertel North Park Youth Baseball, 1984–present
- Co-Founder, Director, North Buffalo Youth Hockey, 1990 - 1998
- Co-Founder, Former Director, North Buffalo Boosters, 1976 - 1990
- Member, Former Director, Forest District Civic Association, 1990–present
- Co-Founder, Former Director, Buffalo Italian Festival, 1989–present
References
- "Buffalo City Court, Erie County". nycourts.gov. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- "Thomas Amodeo, Chief Judge, Buffalo City Court". courtinnovation.org. Center for Court Innovation. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- "Thomas P. Amodeo". newyorklawjournal.com. New York State Office of Court Administration. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- "Supervising Judges in the 8th Judicial District". courts.state.ny.us. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- "Bar Association rates judicial candidates". The Buffalo News. August 22, 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2015.