Clarkstown Justice Rolf Thorsen To Seek Re-Election

In an e-mail sent to supporters and posted on his campaign website (RolfThorsen.com), Judge Rolf M. Thorsen has announced his intention to seek re-election as Town Justice for the Town of Clarkstown.  First elected in November, 2008, Judge Thorsen will be seeking his second four (4) year term on the bench in the 2012 General Election.

As Town Justice in one of the busiest local courts in the State of New York, Judge Thorsen has presided over thousands of cases, both civil and criminal. The Clarkstown Justice Court has jurisdiction over preliminary felony proceedings, misdemeanors, violations, traffic infractions, small claims, landlord tenant proceedings and other civil matters.

Judge Thorsen also presides over the Clarkstown Domestic Violence Court, a specialized court which adjudicates criminal offenses involving intimate partners.  Dedicated to enhancing victim safety and holding offenders accountable, the Clarkstown Domestic Violence Court facilitates access to needed services, ensures judicial monitoring and promotes increased coordination between the court, community stakeholders and victim services providers.

A 1979 graduate of Clarkstown High School North, Judge Thorsen receive a B.S.in business administration from SUNY Albany in 1983 and graduated from SUNY Buffalo’s
Faculty of Law and Jurisprudence in 1986. As an attorney admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, Judge Thorsen has been engaged in the private practice of law for over 24 years, and served as confidential law clerk to the Hon. William P. Warren of the Rockland County Family Court for over 14 years.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Judge Thorsen has a demonstrated record of unwavering commitment to serving the community. He is a past recipient of Rockland County’s Distinguished Service Award, as well as the Kenneth P. Zebrowski Civic Service Award.

Judge Thorsen resides in New City with his wife, Lisa, and three children.