John J Ciafone, son of an immigrant, product of Public Schools, is an award winning trial attorney, practicing for over 30 years, admitted in NY, NJ and Washington DC. Ciafone serves as a NYC administrative law judge and a NYS certified arbitrator and mediator. He is an EMT and received the NYC Health and Hospital Award for his service during COVID 19; he is also a chaplain, and services schools, hospitals, and senior centers. John Ciafone has an unmatched commitment to community service and was the former school board president of Community School Board 30, and he is counsel to the NYS Fraternal Order of Police