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Ballotpedia, Dawn Guglielmo

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Dawn is originally from New York City. She earned her associate's degree and bachelor's degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and her law degree from Touro Law Center. 

Dawn currently works as a principal court attorney in Bronx County supreme court and family court. She has served as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx, an adjudicative hearing officer, and as assistant corporation counsel in a specialized civil defense unit for the City of New York. Prior to the law, she worked in the garment industry.

Dawn Guglielmo's campaign for civil court judge is her first run for public office.

As an assistant district attorney in the Bronx, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a principal court attorney in Bronx supreme court and family court, researches and analyzes legal questions for the court in the areas of family law and medical malpractice.

- As an assistant district attorney in the Bronx, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a principal court attorney in Bronx supreme court and family court, researches and analyzes legal questions for the court in the areas of family law and medical malpractice.

Legal Experience

As of September 23, 2024, Dawn Guglielmo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

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Believes in the "fair administration of justice" and plans to be an "impartial, respectful, and compassionate judge."

- Believes in the "fair administration of justice" and plans to be an "impartial, respectful, and compassionate judge."

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Serves on the Bronx District 11 Community Education Council and is a Board member of both the Bronx Women’s Bar and Bronx County Bar Associations.

- Serves on the Bronx District 11 Community Education Council and is a Board member of both the Bronx Women’s Bar and Bronx County Bar Associations.

Community Involvement

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Dawn Guglielmo

Dawn Guglielmo's campaign for civil court judge in Bronx County is her first run for public office.

As an assistant district attorney, served as a prosecutor in criminal trials, conducted interviews with victims and witnesses, and presented evidence and testimony in court.

As an assistant district attorney, handled a high caseload of various criminal matters, including serious felony crimes and conducted trials.

Believes in applying personal and professional experience to pursue justice.

Promises to "ensure justice and equity for Bronx County."

Believes in being a "fair, compassionate and effective judge for all people," with a dedication to impartial justice and community service.

Serves on the Community Education Council for Bronx School District 11.

Believes in strong community involvement through local service, youth mentorship, and active participation in community organizations.

Endorsed by The Bronx County Democratic County Committee and The Ben Franklin Democratic Club. In 2023, awarded for community service by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

Dawn Guglielmo is a candidate for Bronx Civil Court Judge. She has served as an Assistant District Attorney, an Adjudicative Hearing Officer, and as Assistant Corporation Counsel in a specialized civil defense unit for the City of New York. She is currently a Principal Court Attorney in Bronx County Family Court and Bronx County Supreme Court.

Dawn earned an associate's and a bachelor's degree in production management from Fashion Institute of Technology as well as a law degree from Touro University. 

Dawn currently works as a principal court attorney in the New York State Unified Court System. She previously worked as senior counsel for the NYC Law Department and an attorney for the NYC Department of Education. Dawn also worked as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney Office.

Dawn Guglielmo currently serves on the community education council for Bronx School District 11. She was first elected in 2023, and is serving her 1st term.

As principal attorney in the New York State Unified Court System, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.

As an independent attorney and legal consultant, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in family law and complex medical malpractice litigation.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As principal attorney in the New York State Unified Court System, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.
- As an independent attorney and legal consultant, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in family law and complex medical malpractice litigation.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Volunteered as an attorney for Legal Services for Persons of Moderate Means in NYC.

- Volunteered as an attorney for Legal Services for Persons of Moderate Means in NYC.

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.