Hon. Richard L. Mott

Richard Mott is a judge on the New York Supreme Court, 3rd Judicial District, where he has served since his election in 2012. Prior to his judicial appointment, Mott has been in private legal practice since 1982 and has also served as a public defender for Columbia County and as town attorney for Kinderhook. His election to the bench was marked by a 23.89% share of the vote in the 2012 general election, underscoring his recognition within the local legal community.