Janet Difiore

January 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York, writes: Our work to modernize the structure and organization of our court system is a matter of the utmost mutual concern. It is absolutely vital that the Bench and Bar work together to recommend and follow through on practical, achievable constitutional amendments that will make our court system more efficient, affordable and accessible, and support the Empire State's ability to maintain a healthy business climate that supports economic growth and job creation.

By Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge, State of New York

7 minute read

May 01, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York, discusses the due process clause and the requirement that states provide fair and just legal proceedings before any person may be deprived of life or liberty.

By Janet DiFiore

13 minute read

January 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York, discusses the efforts and initiatives undertaken to deliver on the promise of making the New York court system better in every way—of providing litigants with just dispositions, while speeding the justice process, eliminating barriers to court access, and providing first-rate services to all litigants and court users.

By Janet DiFiore

12 minute read

April 29, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York, writes: A court system that strives for excellence is a court system that is most able to protect Fifth Amendment rights and so many others.

By Janet DiFiore

11 minute read

September 09, 2011 | New York Law Journal

By Janet DiFiore

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