Who is Leticia Astacio?
Leticia Astacio, a former Rochester City Court judge, was dismissed from her role by New York’s highest court in 2018 following her 2016 conviction for misdemeanor drunk driving and several probation violations. Her actions, both in and out of the courtroom, such as attempting to sway a State Police officer and making inappropriate remarks during court proceedings, resulted in her removal and a six-month jail sentence in 2019. Despite these challenges, she has persisted in practicing law as an attorney.
Leticia Astacio’s age and birthday
Astacio was born in May 1981 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York.
Leticia Astacio’s height and weight
She stands at a height of 1.7 m and weighs 70 kg.
Leticia Astacio educational background
Astacio earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Syracuse University College of Law while raising her daughter as a single mother.
Leticia Astacio dating life, spouse and children
Astacio is private about her personal life. However, she is a mother of two, with her daughter, Jaiya, playing a significant role in her life and publicly defending her during legal challenges.
Leticia Astacio’s nationality, parents and siblings
Astacio is an American citizen, born to parents of Puerto Rican and African American descent who faced struggles with drug addiction. She also has a younger sister named Felicia.
Leticia Astacio’s career and controversies
Astacio’s career began with a remarkable rise from a difficult background. She worked her way through law school while raising her daughter as a single mother and earned her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. In 2014, she made history by becoming the first Hispanic woman elected to Rochester City Court. However, her career took a sharp turn in 2016 when she was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Although initially sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge, Astacio faced numerous allegations of probation violations, including continued drinking and failure to comply with court-ordered monitoring.
Her conduct both on and off the bench led to multiple suspensions and ultimately to her removal from the bench by New York’s highest court in 2018. Among the actions that led to her dismissal were making inappropriate comments in court, attempting to influence a State Police officer, and failing to recuse herself from cases where she had prior personal relationships with the defendants. Despite these challenges, Astacio has continued to practice law as an attorney.
Leticia salary
Before her removal, she was earning an annual salary of $187,200 as a judge.
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