New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: John Franklin Udochi
- Experience: 30 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation
- Jurisdictions: New York
Education
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Columbia University
Masters of International Affairs | International Affairs
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City University of New York - Baruch College
MPA | Public Administration (1997 - present)
Honors: Master of Public AdministrationInducted into the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. (Pi Alpha Alpha) -
University of Benin, Nigeria
LL.B. | Civil Law (1981 - present)
Honors: Public International Law; Jurisprudence and Legal Theory; Administrative law; Criminal Law; Family law
Experience
- : NYS OCFS Bureau of Special Hearings (Current)
- Supervising Administrative Law Judge: NYS OCFS Bureau of Special Hearings (Current)
Associations
- FINRA: Arbitrator (Current)
- Contract Dispute Resolution Board, Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, New York City.: Panelist (Current)
- New York State Bar # 2671733: Member (1995 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1995)
Practice Areas
- Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders
- Arbitration & Mediation: Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Contact Info
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Biography
Seasoned Administrative Law Judge with a proven track record of resolving cases and enforcing acts, regulations, statutes, policies, and guidelines. Possesses expertise in navigating the intricacies of the administrative hearing procedures. Accredited Trainer by the New York State Office of Court Administration for Continuing Legal Education Attorney credits. Proficient in Legal Drafting, Courtroom Litigation, and the Administrative Review Process. A dedicated legal expert specializing in Resolution, Mediation, Civil Service, and Governmental Regulations. Oversees the Regional Hearing Operations in New York City, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. Manages the administrative hearing initiatives, ensuring prompt resolution of cases and timely issuance of decisions as mandated by law. Adjudicates regulatory matters impacting the welfare of children and families in New York. Directs a team of administrative law judges responsible for addressing around half of the total child abuse cases statewide in New York.