Mayor Adams appoints Rantideva Singh to Family Court among four judicial nominations

February 20, 2024 Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Mayor Eric Adams announces new judicial appointment: Rantideva Singh to Family Court, Michael Liddie to Family Court, Samuel David to Criminal Court, and Julieta Lozano to Civil Court as Interim Judge.
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Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of four new judges across New York City courts on Friday. They included the appointment of Hon. Rantideva Singh, a former member of the Kings County Surrogate’s Court, to the Family Court bench.

“Public safety and justice go hand in hand, and the judges I’m appointing today will help us deliver both for New Yorkers as we build a more prosperous city for all,” said Mayor Adams. “I’m grateful for the work they’ve done throughout their illustrious careers, and I’m looking forward to their continued service.”

“The city’s judiciary plays an essential role in ensuring our justice system is fair and effective,” said City Hall Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg. “We thank these talented and dedicated judges for their service.”

Judge Rantideva Singh brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at the Kings County Surrogate’s Court, among other significant legal positions. Singh, a former NYPD officer, has navigated a diverse legal path, from roles in real estate and document review to significant stints in public service, including as an agency attorney supervisor for the NYC Department of Homeless Services, and later, the Administration for Children’s Services.

His career also includes serving as an administrative law judge for both the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review. Prior to his latest appointment, Singh was a court attorney referee in Surrogate’s Court, Kings County.

Mayor Adams also appointed Judge Michael Liddie to Family Court. His background includes directing educational programs at Rikers Island and providing senior policy advisement within the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

The Criminal Court will welcome Judge Samuel David, a seasoned professional from the New York County District Attorney’s Office. His expertise spans from domestic violence and sex crimes units to leading Trial Bureau 80 as chief.

For the Civil Court, Judge Julieta Lozano steps in as an interim judge. She served as a Queens County assistant district attorney and worked within the New York Attorney General’s Office, in the Major Economic Crimes Bureau.