Judge Paul Trachte: Experience to Solve Problems
Judge Paul Trachte oversees cases in the City of Newburgh court. As a former defense attorney, a current City Judge, and soon to be Orange County Judge, he is committed to treating those charged and crime victims with respect.
Judge Trachte has served as a Defense Attorney, Special Prosecutor, and currently serves as a Judge on the Newburgh City Court. As a defense attorney he represented thousands of people in Orange County Court and tried over fifty criminal court cases, and as the Newburgh City Court Judge he has presided over thousands of cases. His opponent, although well-funded enough to post thousands of colorful signs around the County, has no judicial experience.
Judge Trachte knows the challenges of running an effective court. He believes in solutions that work. Using innovative policies to address approaches of the past that are ineffective and indeed, harmful.
He also keeps the well being of victims top of mind and is keenly aware how difficult it can be to testify. He requires that prosecutors review processes so the victim is well prepared for the events of the trial. He strives to ensure all victims are treated with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Perhaps most important, working with local experts in the field, Judge Trachte brought reason and empathy to the bench when he created a Mental Health Court, focused on treatment and recovery rather than incarceration. Judge Trachte is dedicated to working with diversion programs, faith based programs, and rehab centers to keep our communities safe and families intact. Operating on the principle that justice without compassion is simply punishment that benefits no one, he stands ready to join the Orange County Court as a Judge to bring compassion and experience to this important role.