"An energetic, innovative leader and advocate for equity and inclusion, her expertise, unwavering commitment to equal justice, and problem-solving approach will greatly benefit the Third Judicial District and Capital Region residents."
"Jose-Decker was elected in 2020 to become the first woman county court judge in Sullivan County, which encompasses the cities of Monticello and Roscoe. She has been supervising judge of the Third Judicial District since 2024, working across Albany and Sullivan Counties to oversee 118 town and village courts."
"I am humbled and grateful for the trust Chief Administrative Judge Zayas and the New York State Courts' leadership team have placed in me."
Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas appointed Judge E. Danielle Jose-Decker as administrative judge of the Third Judicial District on March 13, 2026. She oversees trial court operations in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Jose-Decker, elected in 2020 as Sullivan County's first woman county court judge, has served as supervising judge since 2024, overseeing 118 town and village courts. Zayas praised her as an innovative leader committed to equity and inclusion with expertise in court operations and community needs across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Jose-Decker's background includes work at the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office, private practice in matrimonial and family law, and service as municipal attorney. She holds an Albany Law School degree and serves as surrogate, acting Family Court judge, and acting Supreme Court justice.
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