More than 400 attended the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association gala, which honored four legal leaders and celebrated a year of growth.
First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George reflects on his career in the NY courts and his father’s influence.
Dagmar Plaza-Gonzalez was sworn in as a Civil Court judge in Brooklyn before hundreds, with officials praising her fairness and integrity.
Karen Lin becomes the first Asian American woman appointed to the Appellate Term in the Second Judicial Department.
Chief Admin. Judge Joseph Zayas urges more NYC judges and a $3.2B court budget to address high caseloads and expand civil legal services.
Joseph Zayas rose from public housing to become New York’s first Latino chief administrative judge, leading the statewide court system.
New York appointed Justices Timothy Driscoll and Maureen Liccione to key appellate posts that will shape how everyday disputes are decided.
The city paid out over $205 million in police and prosecutorial misconduct settlements last year, marking a seven-year high.
The NYSBA is honoring Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas and two state Supreme Court justices at its Annual Meeting.
Hon. Genine D. Edwards, a respected jurist and bar association leader, has been named administrative judge for the Kings County Supreme Court.
The Kings County Supreme Court hosted the third Annual Unity in Diversity Fair, its largest celebration of Global Diversity Awareness Month.
The New York State Office of Court Administration rolled out an initiative to improve the safety of domestic violence survivors.
Hon. Suzanne Adams has been appointed administrative judge for the Civil Term of New York County Supreme Court, taking on leadership.
The New York court system is celebrating the launch of its Paid Parental Leave (PPL) policy, providing up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
To address staffing shortages and efficiency of the NYC Family Court, Judge Zayas announced an increase in the pay for support magistrates.
New York’s Unified Court System introduced a set of reforms to reduce felony case delays, expedite court processes, and manage backlogs.
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Joanne Quiñones was appointed to the Appellate Term of the Second, Eleventh and Thirteenth Judicial Districts.
The New York State Court System is launching a new community service program for teens called “Explorers,” designed to promote civic engagement and leadership. The program, which is initially being
Desirée Kim has been appointed as the new special counsel for appointments and Unified Court System Advisory Groups.
Hon. Adam Silvera has been named the new deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City Courts, as announced by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas. The appointment, approved by
Hon. John Higgitt has been appointed as the judicial co-chair of the chief administrative judge’s Advisory Committee on Civil Practice.
Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas announced the appointment of two new judges to the Brooklyn Housing Court.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Judge Richard Sise as the presiding judge of the New York State Court of Claims, a court responsible for civil claims against the state and
Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas and First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George announced the launch of the Unified Court System’s (UCS) new Guardianship in New York Resource Webpage
A prominent Queens attorney has been picked by New York’s court leaders to serve as the state’s first-ever civic engagement coordinator. Zenith Taylor, who currently serves as a court attorney
The New York State Courts marked Law Day 2024 at the Court of Appeals Hall in Albany on Wednesday, celebrating the theme “Voices of Democracy.” The event highlighted the importance
Hon. Biju Koshy has been appointed as the supervising judge of Richmond County Criminal Court, becoming the first Asian American to occupy this judicial role in the history of the
The prestigious Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department, celebrated its 57th Annual Charles A. Rapallo and Justice Antonin Scalia Award Luncheon at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. This year’s distinguished
The New York State court system has announced an expansion of its judicial education program for 2024, aimed at enhancing judges’ understanding of bail and securing orders. Chief Administrative Judge
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced on Friday the appointment of Hon. Christine Clark as the judicial co-chair of the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP) Advisory Council, a role
In a move meant to enhance accessibility and transparency, the New York State Unified Court System announced a new online dashboard on Thursday that offers comprehensive insights into caseload trends
In a move meant to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in New York, Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, alongside First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman
In an attempt to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of New York’s court system, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announced the appointment of Hon. Patria
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced last week that he has appointed Hon. Christina Ryba and Hon. Shahabuddeen Ally as judicial co-chairs of the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice, aiming
In celebration of National Court Reporting and Captioning Week, which is taking place from Feb. 3-10, the New York State Courts are spotlighting the indispensable role of court reporters within
Nearly 300 members of the Brooklyn legal community gathered at Brooklyn Law School recently to witness Justice Joanne Quiñones’ official installation as a Kings County Supreme Court Justice. The illustrious