John Franklin Udochi

John Franklin Udochi

NYS OCFS Bureau of Special Hearings
  • Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation
  • New York
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Biography

Experienced Administrative Law Judge with a demonstrated history of adjudicating cases, and implementing acts, rules, laws, regulations, and policies. Expertise includes knowledge in the complexities of the administrative hearing process. Certified New York State Office of Court Administration Trainer for Continuing Legal Education Attorney credits. Skilled in Legal Writing, Trials, and the Administrative Appeals Process. A strong legal professional focused on Adjudication, Arbitration, Public Administration, and Government Policy.

Responsible for the New York City; Nassau County; and Suffolk County Regional Hearing Operations. Oversee the administrative hearing programs. Expedite the completion of adjudicated matters and the issuance of decisions within the required statutory timeframes.

Adjudicate regulatory issues affecting the children and families of New York. Supervise staff of administrative law judges that are responsible for adjudicating approximately 50% of the total number of child abuse cases statewide in New York.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Professional Experience
NYS OCFS Bureau of Special Hearings
Current
Supervising Administrative Law Judge
NYS OCFS Bureau of Special Hearings
Current
Over 15 years of progressive experience as an attorney and supervising adjudicating officer. Expertise includes knowledge in the complexities of the administrative hearing process, and in the management of the New York City, Nassau County and Suffolk County Regional Offices of Administrative Hearings. Professional skills include organizational and staff management, adjudicating and implementing the legal aspects of the administration of acts, rules, laws, regulations and policies. Presiding over hearings involving complex legal issues in a high volume context; research and analysis; negotiation and investigation.
Education
Columbia University
Masters of International Affairs | International Affairs
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City University of New York - Baruch College
MPA | Public Administration
- present
Honors: Master of Public Administration Inducted into the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. (Pi Alpha Alpha)
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University of Benin, Nigeria
LL.B. | Civil Law
- present
Honors: Public International Law; Jurisprudence and Legal Theory; Administrative law; Criminal Law; Family law
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Professional Associations
FINRA
Arbitrator
Current
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Contract Dispute Resolution Board, Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, New York City.
Panelist
Current
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New York State Bar  # 2671733
Member
- Current
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Contact & Map
NYS OCFS Bureau of Special Hearings
163 West 125th Street
New York City, NY 10027
Telephone: (212) 961-4408