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Mary E. Porter earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Howard University and a law degree from Temple University School of Law.

Mary has served on the bench of the Suffolk County Family Court since 2022.

Mary began her legal career as a Manhattan Assistant District Attorney and later served as Executive Director of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. She also served as Principal Law Clerk to Suffolk County's District Administrative Judge, gaining extensive experience in court administration.

2026 New York General Election

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As a family court judge, she reviews and grants requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administers the proceedings of divorce, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

- As a family court judge, she reviews and grants requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administers the proceedings of divorce, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

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- It is the only court that can grant divorce, annulment, and separation in New York.
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