Dan Quart

Quart was born in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. He grew up in Mitchell-Lama Housing. His father was a teacher for 41 years and a member of the United Federation of Teachers. ==Career==

After being admitted to the bar, Quart worked as a volunteer lawyer for Legal Aid's Housing Division. In 2003, he was awarded the Pro Bono Publico Award by New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye for his commitment to providing legal services to the poor. Quart was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2011. He has introduced legislation to end cash bail, reform campaign finance laws for District Attorneys races, and hold reckless drivers accountable. In 2012, he was named one of City & State's "40 under 40" people who are young and influential in New York City politics. In 2021, he ran for Manhattan District Attorney, losing in the Democratic primary to Alvin Bragg. He had continued to do criminal defense work while serving in the assembly. Quart was elected to the New York City Civil Court in 2022. He served in New York City Criminal Court, Bronx County, from 2023 through 2025. ==Personal life==

Quart resides on the Upper East Side with his wife Miriam, and their two children. ==See also==