Draft:Patrick Timmins
American attorney and political candidate
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Patrick Timmins is an American attorney, legal professor, and political candidate from New York City.[1] A former prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorney's office and a longtime civil litigator, Timmins rose to local prominence during his 2025 campaign for Manhattan District Attorney.[2] In 2026, he declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary in New York's 12th congressional district.[3]
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Patrick Timmins | |
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| Candidate for New York's 12th congressional district | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Washington Heights, New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Manhattan University (BBA) Pace University (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney, Adjunct professor |
Early life and education
Timmins was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and raised in The Bronx within a family of seven children.[2] He attended Cardinal Spellman High School before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan University (formerly Manhattan College).[3] He received his Juris Doctor from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.[2]
Legal and academic career
Timmins has practiced law for over 33 years. His career began in the public sector, where he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office from 1996 to 1999, focusing on felony prosecutions.[2]
Following his time as a prosecutor, Timmins transitioned into civil litigation. He spent a decade at the firm Levy Konigsberg (2005–2015) and later joined Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC, where he specialized in representing retired union members and individuals suffering from asbestos-related illnesses.[4][5]
Since 2004, Timmins has served as an adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, teaching law and police science.[6]
Political campaigns
2025 Manhattan District Attorney campaign
In 2025, Timmins ran in the Democratic primary for New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney, challenging the incumbent Alvin Bragg. Running on a platform he described as "common sense" justice, Timmins focused heavily on public safety and subway crime.[7]
Key policy proposals included:
Subway Safety: Advocating for increased police presence and the prosecution of fare evasion.[4]
Discovery Law Reform: Criticizing the administrative burden of current discovery laws on the DA’s office.[3]
Expungement: Supporting the scrubbing of records for individuals who had fully served their sentences to aid reintegration.[3]
Timmins received the endorsement of former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.[3] In the June 2025 primary, he received approximately 26% of the vote (68,930 votes) in a losing effort against Bragg.[3][8]
2026 Congressional campaign
In January 2026, Timmins filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the United States House of Representatives to represent New York's 12th congressional district.[9] His platform emphasizes urban safety, transparency in government spending, and judicial reform.[3]
Personal life
Timmins is a lifelong resident of New York City and a member of the Knights of Columbus.[2] He has raised his family in Manhattan, where he remains active in local community advocacy.