Lawrence K Marks

May 01, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the Unified Court System, writes: The aid of a trained non-lawyer can be immensely beneficial in guiding a confused litigant through filling out paperwork, providing moral support in a courtroom setting and giving valuable information regarding an individual's case. Non-lawyers can greatly improve a litigant's court experience and also affect outcomes.

By Lawrence K. Marks

11 minute read

January 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence K. Marks, the Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, discusses a measure recently signed into law by the governor, which allows New York to establish centralized, off-hours arraignments of criminal defendants in counties outside of New York City.

By Lawrence K. Marks

15 minute read

April 29, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, writes: With the benefit of research into the teenage brain and comprehension of 'Miranda' warnings by young people, we have begun to rethink how best to protect the Fifth Amendment rights of adolescents.

By Lawrence K. Marks

11 minute read

January 25, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System discusses a recent recommendation for salary increases for New York state judges, which should be applauded not just by judges but by all who care about New York's justice system.

By Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge

5 minute read