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Fran Hoffinger is a partner at The Hoffinger Firm, PLLC

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Proposed Law Could Eliminate the Cap on Number of Judges in New York

The legislation would allow the public to vote on a state constitutional amendment removing limits on the number of judges serving each district. Such a change would alleviate delays and increase access to justice.

By Hon. Andrea Masley , Fran Hoffinger

New York

May 18, 2026

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