Family Courts exist in each county across the state, with Upstate New York Judges of the Family Court elected to serve ten-year terms. Family Courts across the state received 578,346 filings in 2019 alone.
Family Court is a vital institution that plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights and well-being of children, parents, and grandparents within our community. It handles a diverse range of cases, including child welfare, domestic issues, child and spousal support, guardianship, and more. Family Court exists to address the specific needs of the people who come before it, ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions to complex family-related matters.
Family Court serves as the guardian of the principles that underpin the fabric of our society — justice, fairness, and the protection of the vulnerable. It is where the most sensitive and personal issues are addressed, making it a linchpin of our legal system. Ensuring the best interests of our children, parents, and spouses are upheld is paramount for a just and caring society. Family Court is where we protect our most cherished values, and its significance cannot be overstated.
While Family Court is critically important, far too many people who appear there feel unheard. A recent report on inequities in the Court system noted that litigants in Family Court feel so disheartened by persistent delays that some eventually fail to appear at all. A critical role for a family court judge is to make sure people feel heard and make sure the Court is protecting the many vulnerable litigants whose care is entrusted to it.
Samantha Miller-Herrera, Esq. embodies the qualities and experience necessary for the role of Family Court Judge. With nearly two decades of legal expertise, she has dedicated her career to advocating for the welfare of families and children. Her leadership as the First Deputy County Attorney for Family Court at Schenectady County reflects her profound commitment to safeguarding the rights of our community's most vulnerable members. Samantha's active involvement in organizations like the YWCA of Northeastern NY, further demonstrates her passion for improving the lives of individuals facing domestic violence. As a mother of four daughters, Samantha brings not only professional expertise but also personal empathy and understanding to the role. Samantha Miller-Herrera's pledge is clear: to bring fairness, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to justice to the Family Court bench. Her values, her experience, and her passion make her the ideal candidate for Family Court Judge, committed to ensuring the well-being of our families remains at the heart of her work.
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