New York Stare Courr Orricers AssoctaTion 8 e 2 @ August 31, 2021 Hon. George J Sitver Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Office of Cour Administration 111 Centre Street ‘New York, New York 10013, Re: Contract Grievance Dear Hon. Silver: ‘The New York State Court Oticers Association is ling a Sep 1 Grievance pursuant wo Arle 15, 15.18), Ty Gilet tude’ s comespondence attempts to present necessary evidentiary clements of OCA's case eginst mein violation of my due provess opportunity o cross examine and refit these inappropriate statements (Given the Hearing Rezord had been closed, swom testimony was completed and OCA litigated its objection to the Clef udge being calle to offer testimony, this unsolicited lee tothe Presiding ering Offices ighly ‘napproprite in voltion of Seetion 100.2 ofthe Rules ofthe Chie udge [utet, the Chie Judge “imploring” the Presiding Hearing Officer to “use your authority wisely* not only lends set {othe appearance of impropriety in violation of Section 100.2 ofthe Rules of the Chief Judge, bat also axes the “prestige” ofthe Office ofthe Chiet Judge in violation of Section 1002(6) ofthe Rules ofthe Chet Jade, ‘Moteover, the Chief Judge's exparte communication withthe Presiding Hearing Officer is clearly inthe form of her ‘oluntry, unsolicited atetation as a character witness agaist me and my Due Process and First Amendment Rights {In my forty-seven (47) yous of professional interaction withthe New York State Judiciary, I have never encountered the systemic culture of itimidstion and inftusnes peddling tha Chief Judge Janet Deore has consistently engaged in ‘This exparte communication is clear violation of Article 24 and the past practice {request you waive Steps 1 and 2so we can immediately proceed to Arbitration, Dennis W. Qui President Ce: Hon, Kathy Hochat Hoon. Lawrence Marks Pat Bonanno Carolyn Grimaldi Legislature 521 Broapway, Surre 600, New York, NY 10007 « Pons (212) 608-1124 + Fax (212) 406-1495New York Stare Court Ornicers Assoctarton =] ran = ¥ August 27, 2021 Mr, Robert H. Tembeckjian ‘and New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. 61 Broadway, Suite 1200 ‘New York, New York 10006 Re: Inthe Mater of Charu of Judicial Misconduct against Dear Chairman Belluck: waar ee al Complain of util Macon gant Janet Fir, Chief Judge of the State of New York. Tam the duly elected President of the New Yerk pa ties Associaton (NYSCOA) bring bald at oar enn fo Past forty-seven (47) years, During my tenure as President of NYSCOAI have had the vilege of eagaging ina pro privil sa ores eeesinal, albeit given the nature of zealously representing harsh relati it NeZe ate ware, carly inthe yeu: 2020, the Covd-19 pandemic stuck our nation pander York City witha particularly high degree of ferocty. From early on as the Be hea aged [made a particular effr to do all tht was humanly sesstne se anda arn suey of tember ofthe New Yak Sut Cout Offices Aocne, ae Shee either breasts Ee (PPE). iding masks, hand sanitizer, ive Equipment (PPE). Depts then oro non ecg es PE ‘othe vir, and many others fought the disease an, fortunately, provaled, 521 Broapway, Surre 600, New York, NY 10007 > Prone (212) 608-1124 + Fax (212) 406-1495the Diesen eis mpl toh resin lon of he Uniden ge Discrimination Policy. a ey eng hs inermation fom the New Yok Pst Reporte, Sush nfo ot Ret express my vehement diagroomene wit fe unfounded it herself when unflattering slegations of marital infidelity Were published inthe pret media. Exhibit B, ably, Thave consistently denied these allegations and meceiied Teasons why such allegations are utterly false, In stark contrast to my denials, the Chief Judge has never, to my knowledge, denied the ti that were published against her. ra vgrteloss, Iwas served with Charges and Specification clining my attached ‘email was “disrespectful and: ir ‘and intended to “intimidate” her, A full day of Sworn testimony was hd on this issue on April 28, 2091. ‘My attorney was successful in Dione a gop Penton Subpoena forthe sworn etinony of Cet eae Be aan omic of Court Adminstration (OCA) fda aps pce the subpoena, aotions were submited in that proceeding and orl ergusest el foeMoreover, in substance, the Chief Judge's correspondence. attempts to present necessary clements of OCA’s case against me in violation of my due process “Prowse examine end sft these inppop Given the had been closed, swom ay Was completed and ‘unsolicited letter to the Presidi ing Hearing Officer is highly ‘inappropriate in violation of Section 100.2 of the Rules ofthe Chief Indge, fret, the Chief Judge “imploring” the Presi 1g Hearing Officer to “use your authority wisely” not only lends is ts sper ens oe in violation of oh Ct ag te Ct gs Bates a BY lon a ofthe Chief Tudge in violation of Seetion 180° (©) of the Rules ofthe Chief Judge. Felt Ct tl pari commnicaon vith te Presding ing Hearing vs gas thr ary cn oe i He ‘inst etn me and my Du Prices and int Ames aon IY Over forty-seven (47) year of profesional interact ‘with the New York ites Ne ve scone tonic ue ee Ne ‘Mens pedling ht Chi ue lent Diab cmae LY, Sa» Dennis W. Quirk, President ‘New York State Court Officers Association cc: Honorable Kathy Hochul enclsEXHIBIT Afl ‘From: nyscoa@aolcom, ie en had ‘Subject: Fd: Dato: Wed, Dac, 2020 7.05 am Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: DENNIS QUIRK: 'scoa@aol.com> | = June 12,2020 at 2:01:11 Pao s. ‘gov seer entre. ees Serena a tt nay Phos a Posed lon ey Com a aol from my iPhone VRMAan ane ansEXHIBIT BEXHIBIT CCO fhe othe Soy fi, Donk, Foret Di Fig ‘August 24, 2021 Phyllis O, Heating Oniae, Jkstioe Supreme Court Ret Re: Impact: a ena hse of Meant Agua Denis inh Nw a et Cot en ea East {n the New York City Criminal Grae Dear Judge Flug: Jara Ye ye ty a gee pe ng°with impunity, CReasie0, Respondet aor offoe, mst be ind nena ontebuting to inequities whether through ionalis ‘Unethical conduct or explicit bias, sans pesly fe pee ernctplcsmanaen eeRules of the Chief Judge Scotion 100.2 A judge shall avoid i ‘and the, ety it j activities Ampropricty ‘pearance of impropriety in all of the “00005 Adal pero desu fice inpailyan igen, Galea! Duties n Genera. The iil dues ofa judge take precedence over all the Presa aan eae hl Catena scab ane B) Adjudicative Responsibilities, It oped oh wma pena comps int A juige sa not be swayed by patisn interests, public clamar or earof eels Seat ficial capacity, and sll quire similar content ot sawyer and of al court oficial and ter sect te alge de et So oi, Hara gg eee hte huge wren om mei, y “ortor condo bn or preuoe bred ron gerne ceo clos sea anntoate sammie hat te miei setting or odinarane Purposes and that do not affect a substantial i oi Ry pay are autherized, provided the jaye believes cot 4 Pose tnd abn: eee Communication, and the j insof ‘88 practical and appropriate, makes provision for prompt slow pce ens yet mes cn oof ot allows an opportunity to respond, (7) A judge shall dispose of al judicial matters Promptly, efficiently and fairly, (9) A judge shall not: Pema ms fn fie ha ee ncn vt pri Performance of the adjudicative duties ofthe office;cm a sie ott ly on tee sa a trate =" om wit te paral pam egee mane cas pes need nue hve otra notre Sa st YE etn fe a a system and the community, (11) A judge shall not disclose or use, for Purpose unrelated to judicial duties, nonpublic ‘information aoquired ina judicial capacity. i capone ee lo ater cts a ey of rrepresented ltjgant to have thei matter fa Wee (C) Administrative Responsibilities, Pfennig desire vit ao jndice and maintain profesional competence inns ‘dministration, and should cooperate thot ge nd Suton ae ea ‘court business, cond ea i Sut ofl notre to nie dcton a Sen0l to cboerve the standards of fidelity and dligenes ‘that; ly to the judge and to refrain om manfeing bis or refuse in tho pefomatee oft eetwo Unified Coure System 2. ELEEN 0. sere August 25 , 2021 “Appeals Petitioner introduced Exh ts 15, 16 and 17 into evidence under the authori ‘of Bigelow ted Vil ouve (63 N.Y.2d 470, Court of 984) crs it th Pein is ied coe maith nt rr at een ha he Hong Of vic ne ‘cord in front of her prior to making a recommendation” these “official documents” and made no Stet nthtn in ee dc xan ad (7-156, lines 1- . ‘4s © Respondent's argument that his “Post Hearn ig Personal Submission” is akin to bal sonnet rnin smn whch swe an oe 9 behalf, this Jesimply a fallacious argument. These ielevant, self-serving. not S counsel styles them in his August 23, 2021 letter ‘anything, Witnesses testify under oath, under penalties of perjury. Although his counsel deseribes et don re of Redes Parag be taped sgt DY ga tty ld ey ae te thi proceeding which are not part of the recora offic ling and, as in the case of the salacious the Chief dos of the State of New York, specifically exciades thom ‘he record by Your Honor (T.102, lines 424), SES OFFICE 25 BEAVER TREE. NEWYORK, NEWYORK 1004 + OnE: azar cual Fax: 202-420-2155Acvordingly, Respondent's Respondent's Post Hearing Brief and ce: Pat Bonnano, Esq, “Post Hearing Personal Sul stricken from the record. August 25, 2021 ibmission” must be removed from of this proceeding, Very truly yours, Stephen Guarneri Assistant Deputy Counselmew York stars Unified Court FICE OF COURT ADwstRaTon soe wes 2. (BARE 0. user August 25, 2021 Petitioner introduced Exhibits 15, Jit 7 into evidence under the authority ‘of Bigelow Ape pe ett Vat Conan say 8 Appeals 1984), evenflo ont die mal at ined oe employee's ro aan a ttng Ofer wil ave the Rll sec sme ‘ecord in front of her prior to making a recommerdian® 22 oe asa Ett this Pot Hering PenoralSuhmion ‘akin to Sat sie bsg arene wh eae ae akin “pence ae ilo anunen. Thee inci a are nor Respondent Repondescouneel aye mn og oe letter. . A i proceeding: salacious article the Chief Judge of the State of New ¥, luded from the record by Your toot (rise Te oe eve SOUNS'S OFNCE® 25 REAVER STREET, NEWYORK, KEW YORK 10004 « PHONE: 212-420-2150 » Fax: 218-42002155©? Judge Flug Page 2 August 25, 2021 Accordingly. Respondent's “Post Hearing Personal Submission” must be from Respondent's Past Hearing Brief and ‘stricken from the record of this Proceeding, Very truly yours, ‘Stephen Guarneri Assistant Deputy Counse] ce: Pat Bonnano, Esq.