Bruce Schonberg states his case for Woodbury Town Justice

I would like to thank all of my friends and supporters for your kind words in support of my candidacy for the Woodbury Town Justice.
Woodbury is the town that I have not only chosen to locate my law practice, it is also the town that I have chosen as my home. I have come to know and value many of you as my friends and neighbors.
My wife and I actively raised our daughters in this community. We engaged in and supported the school district's interscholastic and community athletic teams as well as the music and theater programs. My daughters, like us, refer to this community as their home. Their "Woodbury Roots" are planted deep and have served as a foundation to their success.
The Town of Woodbury has continued to grow and expand. Growth and expansion can be a "double-edged sword." While we have enjoyed many benefits of a suburban community, legal issues and our court have expanded exponentially in both number and complexity.
Starting as a young prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney's Office, I have seen the rise in the number of criminal defendants and continued developments in criminal law firsthand. I appear in town courts, city courts, the county court and supreme court in Orange County on a daily basis.
Our town court is not the same justice court that existed even a few years ago. Statistically, our town court is the third busiest in Orange County and the forty-ninth busiest justice court in New York State. In 2015, the court handled more than 7,400 new cases and produced revenue more than $930,000.
The Court is responsible for handling criminal matters ranging from arraignments on serious felony charges, felony hearings, and misdemeanor cases including and not limited to driving while intoxicated charges, domestic violence charges, drug charges and theft. Knowledge of the Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law as well as rules of evidence are invaluable skills needed to protect the rights of victims and constitutional rights of all parties involved.
The Court is also responsible for civil disputes and building/zoning violations.
It is the court of first impression in a civil society.
Knowledge of our town's zoning ordinances, and the state's Civil Procedure Law is a must.
An attorney with over 32 years of experience in a varied and multi-disciplined practice is needed to make sure that our court represents the interest of our town and its residents.
If elected, I promise that I will work diligently as your town justice to honor my predecessors in this position and serve all of our residents to the best of my ability.
Yours truly,
Bruce A. Schonberg