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Charles D. Lavine
Profile
Charles D. Lavine is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 13th district since 2005. A Democrat, he currently chairs the Assembly Judiciary Committee and has previously held leadership roles on the Election Law and Ethics committees. Before his legislative career, Lavine practiced law as a criminal defense attorney and served on the Glen Cove City Council. He is a vocal advocate for LGBT rights, government ethics reform, and progressive fiscal policies.
Details
- Born
- August 14, 1947 · 78 years old
- Birth place
- Marinette, Wisconsin, United States
- Education
- Marinette High School; University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A.); New York Law School (J.D.)
- Career
- Staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of New York; partner at Grossman, Lavine & Rinaldo; sole practitioner in criminal defense; Glen Cove City Council member
