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Thomas is originally from New Jersey and moved to New York City in 2001 as a first responder following the 9/11 attacks. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and a law degree from Fordham University. He lives in Long Island City with his husband.

Thomas previously worked as a finance associate at Proskauer Rose LLP and as a financial analyst at Morgan Stanley.

Thomas Wright-Fernandez’s campaign for Civil Court Judge is his first run for public office.

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As a principal law clerk for the New York State Supreme Court, researches legal issues in felony criminal cases, drafts judicial opinions and jury instructions, coordinates with community treatment providers for alternatives to incarceration, and conducts legal conferences.

As managing attorney at the Wright-Fernandez Law Firm, provided legal counsel and representation in immigration removal defense, family law, and civil matters.

- As a principal law clerk for the New York State Supreme Court, researches legal issues in felony criminal cases, drafts judicial opinions and jury instructions, coordinates with community treatment providers for alternatives to incarceration, and conducts legal conferences.
- As managing attorney at the Wright-Fernandez Law Firm, provided legal counsel and representation in immigration removal defense, family law, and civil matters.

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Believes in providing fair and efficient justice to all, regardless of background or circumstances.

- Believes in providing fair and efficient justice to all, regardless of background or circumstances.

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Has 15 years of experience in civil, criminal, and immigration law.

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Promises to ensure access to "fair and efficient justice, regardless of their background or circumstances."

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

Judge who handles majority of civil cases in New York