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Richard Francis Sweeney
also known as Richard F. Sweeney, Rich Sweeney
About Richard
Biography
Richard F. Sweeney is a former City of Yonkers Judge and a lifelong resident of Westchester County. He is the son of a prominent attorney and the grandson of a New York Supreme Court Judge. He has spent his professional life serving the residents of Westchester County in both the private and public sectors.
Judicial Experience
* Former City Of Yonkers Judge
Professional Legal Experience
* Westchester County Attorney's Office
* Wrote and reviewed Westchester County Contracts
* Drafted Legislation
* Worked on establishing senior housing; enforced County Living Wage Law
* Prosecuted Juvenile Court cases
* Represented Westchester County in paternity & child support cases
* Family Court Guardian representing children as Attorney for the Child
* Family Court Attorney representing moms and dads in paternity, child support,
child visitation, family offense cases
* Criminal law
* Conducted felony and misdemeanor jury & nonjury trials
* Arraignments, Bail Applications, Motions,Discovery
* Real Estate law
* Conducted landlord and tenant cases
* Jury and nonjury trials in personal injury and
insurance/property damage cases
* Associate With Cerrato, Sweeney, Cohn, Stahl and Vaccaro Esqs.
* Associate With Fitzmaurice and Timone Esqs.
Education
* Fordham University School of Law, J.D. 1984
* SUNY Oneonta, B.A. - Business / Economics, 1981
Professional Associations
* Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, 1998
* Admitted to practice before the Southern District of New York Federal Courts,
1986
* New York State Bar
* Westchester County Bar Association
* Yonkers Lawyers Association
* Teamsters, Local 456 (1993-2007)
Community Service and Activities
* Access Westchester, Inc.
* Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc.
* Volunteer for Big Brothers / Big Sisters
* Yonkers Lions Club
* East Yonkers Rotary Club
* Gorton High School Mock Trial Competitions
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Richard F. Sweeney, Esq.
33 South Broadway, #17, Yonkers, NY, 10701
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Posted by Ron | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
A great lawyer.
Mr. Sweeney is just a great, amazing and honest lawyer. I had about 10 opens tickets, my license was suspended by the judge until trail because the amount of tickets. I reached out to about 20 lawyers, some said they can help me and others cannot. When I was blessed with Mr. Sweeney, he had a plan ...
Posted by Kevin | October 05, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Richard Sweeney Honest and Professional
I hired Rich to do my divorce. He was thorough professional and honest. I have already recommended him to others
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"Mr. Sweeney is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."
"Mr. Sweeney takes great pride in his work as a criminal defense and real estate attorney. He is very intelligent and always serves the best interest of his clients. I am sure he will exceed your expectations. FIVE STARS!"
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Experience
Honors
2008
2008 Community Service Award, Yonkers Human Rights Commission
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Richard F. Sweeney, Esq.
2010 - 2010
Judge, City of Yonkers
1991 - 2007
Assistant County Attorney, Westchester County Attorney Office
Associations
2005 - Present
Lions Club Internationalmember
1985 - Present
Westchester County Bar Associationmember
Education
1984
Fordham University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2006
Westchester County Bar Journal
SEQRA: The Process and Issues
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Electric Bike (ebike) in NY state
05 May 2014
Q&A
I was caught shoplifting and was arrested.
21 Apr 2014
Q&A
I'd like some advice on how to handle a speeding ticket I received yesterday at 6am. I am admittedly guilty of speeding.
12 Apr 2014