Nancy A. Dietzen

Town, village justice and attorney Nancy A. Dietzen has announced her candidacy to be returned to the position of Pomfret town justice.

A lifelong area resident, Dietzen (nee Farina) graduated from Fredonia High School in 1985. She received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia. A graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law, she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1992. In 1993 she was admitted to the practice of law in the New York State 8th Judicial District.

Dietzen maintains an office in Fredonia practicing general law with an emphasis on Family Law. She is particularly proud of her work in representing children through the Family Court process. For most of her career she has served on the Attorneys for Children Program Panel for the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, New York. Dietzen was the Recipient of the 2012 Hon. Michael F. Dillon Attorneys for Children Award. The award signifies vigorous advocacy on behalf of children.

Since 2013, Dietzen has served as the acting and associate justice for the village of Fredonia Court. She has served two terms as Pomfret town justice. Dietzen presides over a variety of cases including both criminal and civil. She is a member of the New York State Magistrates Association.

Dietzen is endorsed by the Democratic Party and has secured a place on the ballot for the election, which is Nov. 7

She resides in Fredonia with her husband.