On Wednesday, August 14, Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale presented a plaque to Town Justice Mike Schiano on behalf of the Town Board, celebrating his 25 years of dedicated service to the Town of Ogden.
Judge Schiano began his tenure as Town Justice on August 2, 1999, with his first court case scheduled for August 5, 1999. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from Hobart College in 1985 and his J.D. from the University of Dayton in 1988. Schiano was admitted to practice law in New York State in 1989.
“The mission of the Ogden Town Court is to ensure the fair and efficient administration of justice in Ogden while serving the community with integrity, honor, and dignity,” said Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale. “Over the past two and a half decades, Judge Schiano has exemplified this mission with unwavering dedication and continues to uphold the highest standards in serving our residents.”
“Judge Schiano brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, providing our community with a steadfast advocate of the law. We are deeply grateful for his contributions and ongoing commitment to our town,” added Supervisor Zale.
The Ogden Town Court handles cases related to traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors and violations, preliminary hearings for felonies, and civil lawsuits for damages up to $3,000 in either justice court or small claims.
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