Civil Court County Wide: Patrick Hayes Torres
I presently have a community-based law practice called hayes Law Practice PLLC in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn.
I am qualified to be a judge based upon my legal experience and community service. I have been an attorney for 27 years having a general practice concentrating in criminal defense. I have litigated cases to trial and briefed and argued cases before the appellate Courts. Moreover, I am very involved with the community groups such as Sunset Park Lions Club, United Volunteers, and the Sunset park Business Improvement district. Further I am a Board Member to the Puerto Rican bar Association and the Coney Island YMCA. I stand with my clients when they face adversity and understand the impact the law has with my clients and the community. Thus, I understand how the law impacts a litigant and a community.
On June 3, 2022 the Brooklyn Bar Association reviewed and approved my candidacy.
On June 2, 2022 the City Bar Association reviewed and approved my candidacy.
On May 27, 2022, The LGBT Bar New York reviewed and approved my candidacy.
On April 28, 2022, the Central Brooklyn Independent Democratic Club reviewed my application and did not approve my candidacy.
On April 5, 2022, the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club reviewed my application. I have not received a response from the club yet;
On March 4, 2022, Kings County Democratic Party reviewed my application and did not approve my candidacy.
On February 6, 2022, the Progressive Democrats reviewed my application and approved my candidacy.
I believe all court personnel including the judge must enroll in sensitivity training. The Court can ensure that LGBT community is treated fairly and competently is by working with various groups like Gay and lesbian Alliance against defamation; gay lesbian and straight education Network to provide resources. I would also coordinate meetings with Lamda/le-Gal bar to demonstrate an open and positive attitude to incorporate change. I would also be in favor of having a social worker who would be sensitive to the LGBT community needs assigned to the courtrooms
I would ensure that preferred pronouns and gender identity would be respected in the courtroom through training of all court staff and by example. Whether someone is part of the LGBT community or not, the use of a proper gender pronouns is a baseline sign of respect for another human being interaction. I believe litigants and their clients should be treated with dignity and respect.
LeGal has reviewed my background and approved my candidacy..