N.Y. Family Court Act § 124: Eligibility for appointment

§ 124. Eligibility for appointment. No person, other than one who

holds such office at the effective date of this act, may assume the

office of judge of the family court within the city of New York unless

he has been admitted to practice law in this state at least ten years

prior to the date of such appointment. In making such appointments, the

mayor of the city of New York shall select persons who are especially

qualified for the court's work by reason of their character,

personality, tact, patience and common sense.