The Honorable Philip J. Roche as announced his retirement
From Judge McCarthy 2024, pictured with his wife Jolie
Corning, NY, August 12, 2024 – With the retirement of the Hon. Philip J. Roche, current Acting Steuben County & Family Court and Corning City Court Judge Mathew K. McCarthy has stated his intent to seek the position.
“As your current Corning City Court Judge and Acting Steuben County and Family County Judge for over the past 10 years, I have presided over thousands of criminal and family court cases- the types of cases this position will encounter. With Judge Roche’s retirement, along with the encouragement of many of my peers and those whose livelihood relies on an efficient and fair legal system, I have made the decision to use my nearly 20 years of legal and judicial experience to seek the permanent position of Steuben County and Family Court Judge. My decade of judicial experience has allowed to me serve Steuben County as a sitting Judge in Corning, Hornell and Bath. The Court system plays a key role in keeping our county and families safe. It is crucial to have a judge with the right experience to navigate the current bail reform and discovery mandates, properly apply complex criminal and family law and who understands and respects the values of our community. On November 5th, I humbly ask for your trust and vote to be your next Steuben County and Family Court Judge.”
Judge McCarthy was elected in 2014 as the full-time Corning City Court Judge and has served in a dual capacity as City Court and Acting County and Family Court Judge since January 1, 2015. Prior to his election he had worked for over 9 years as a prosecutor with Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and represented children in Family Court as an Attorney for the Child for over 10 years. He also maintained a private law practice with his father at McCarthy Law in Bath for over 10 years.
Judge McCarthy and his wife, Jolie, are lifelong residents of Steuben County and have lived in Corning for over 20 years. A graduate of Avoca Central School, St. Bonaventure University and Albany Law School he has remained active in numerous civic and social causes supporting our area. Judge Mathew McCarthy will be running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines this fall.
If you would like more information about this his candidacy, please visit his website JudgeMcCarthy2024.com, Facebook page or contact Judge McCarthy via email JudgeMcCarthy2024@gmail.com.
