Who is Patricia Di Mango?
Patricia DiMango, born on May 19, 1953, is a retired American judge and television personality best known for her role as a judge on the reality court show Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Brooklyn College, a Master of Arts from Columbia University’s Teachers College, and a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. DiMango began her legal career as a prosecutor in 1980 and later served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Kings County, New York, before joining Hot Bench in 2014.
Age
DiMango, born on May 19, 1953, is currently 71 years old.
Height
Patricia DiMango stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters)
Education
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Education, graduating cum laude from Brooklyn College. She then obtained a Master of Arts degree in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Additionally, she received her Juris Doctor (JD) from St. John’s University School of Law.
Family
Patricia’s mother, Mafalda DiMango, was an educational activist who served on Community School Board 20 for over 30 years and was a long-standing member of the Dyker Heights Civic Association. Her father, Anthony DiMango, is a retired dentist. Patricia also has a sister, Joanne DiMango-Orr, who is an educator. Mafalda passed away at the age of 91 on August 2, 2018.
Spouse
DiMango, known for her role on the TV show Hot Bench, was previously married but is now single. She has maintained a private personal life, keeping details about her past marriage and any other relationships largely undisclosed.
Career
Patricia DiMango began her career as a public school teacher in New York City before becoming an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. In 1995, she was appointed as a Judge of the Criminal Court of the City of New York by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, later serving as an Acting Justice of the State Supreme Court, 2nd Judicial District, in 1998, and was elected as a justice of the Supreme Court of Kings County in 2002. She gained further recognition as a judge on the reality court show Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, which premiered in September 2014, and currently appears on the Freevee series Tribunal Justice, which began in June 2023. Throughout her judicial career, she has presided over numerous high-profile cases, including those involving serious crimes such as murders and hate crimes.
Net worth
DiMango, a retired judge and television personality, has an estimated net worth exceeding $1.3 million. During her judicial career, she reportedly earned over $200,000 annually and currently makes around $50,000 per episode for her television appearances.
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