* Correction, July 12, 2023 - The Reporter published this press release received in March 2023, and later learned it contained false information.
Republican and experienced local attorney Joe Ermeti has launched a campaign for Delaware County District Attorney in the 2023 election. The position is on the ballot following the election of former District Attorney John Hubbard to the position of County Court Judge.
Ermeti, 58, has more than 30 years of experience as an attorney. He has handled thousands of cases, including more than 60 jury trials. Since 2019, he has served as Delaware County Public Defender, where he provides the Constitutionally guaranteed right to a defense to those accused of crimes.
During his career, he has served as town of Sidney attorney, village of Bainbridge attorney, and Otsego County Assistant Public Defender. He operated the Law Offices of Joseph A. Ermeti from 1993 until 2019, focusing on criminal law, family law, personal injury, civil litigation and special prosecutor assignments. As a lifelong Republican, Ermeti anticipates in running in the June 27 Republican primary and in the Nov. 7 general election. The only other publicly announced candidate at this time is Shawn Smith.
Ermeti lives in Sidney. He grew up in neighboring Otsego County but has been a resident of Delaware County for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of Albany Law School of Union University and Siena College.
