Dagmar Plaza-Gonzalez was sworn in as a Civil Court judge in Brooklyn before hundreds, with officials praising her fairness and integrity.
Betsey Jean-Jacques and Emily Ruben join Kings County Supreme Court, bringing experience and dedication to fair family law rulings.
Chief Admin. Judge Joseph Zayas urges more NYC judges and a $3.2B court budget to address high caseloads and expand civil legal services.
Brooklyn Democrats endorsed four candidates for open Civil Court seats in Kings County ahead of the June 23 primary election.
With more than 25 years of legal experience devoting her entire career to public interest law, Juliet Howard has finally achieved her dream.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association celebrated judges and recognized advancements for women in law at its annual Judiciary Night.
Peggy Cross-Goldenberg was selected as a U.S. magistrate judge in Brooklyn after nearly two decades as a federal defender.
New York appointed Justices Timothy Driscoll and Maureen Liccione to key appellate posts that will shape how everyday disputes are decided.
Brooklyn Democrats expand their Judicial Screening Committee to boost representation and transparency in judicial vetting
In addition to interpreting the law, ensuring that trials are fair, making rulings based on evidence and principles, judges have power.
Hon. Carmen Pacheco, NY’s first Peruvian-American judge, celebrated her new role as Kings County Civil Court Supervising Judge.
With more than 25 years of experience in various areas of law, Brooklyn-born Lisa Lewis has finally ascended to the Supreme Court.
The Don Buchwald Theater at Brooklyn College played backdrop for the induction of New York State Supreme Court Justice Inga O’Neale.
The glass ceiling has been shattered with the recent induction of Hon. Norma Jean Jennings — the first LGTBQ+ Black elected judge in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn continues its reputation of being one of the most diverse boroughs in New York City when it comes to legal minds.
Hon. Genine D. Edwards, a respected jurist and bar association leader, has been named administrative judge for the Kings County Supreme Court.
Two Brooklyn Family Court judges have been appointed to leadership positions, marking a significant transition in judicial leadership.
Crystal Villaseñor and Elizabeth Shamahs, will be inducted as among the first Mexican Americans to serve on New York City’s Civil Court.
Brooklyn voters selected 17 judges on Tuesday, officially filling key positions across the borough’s courts.
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced the appointment of Professor Janet Sabel as co-chair of the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice.
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Joanne Quiñones was appointed to the Appellate Term of the Second, Eleventh and Thirteenth Judicial Districts.
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.
The Eastern District of New York’s U.S. Attorney Breon Peace announced changes to his office’s leadership, appointing Alixandra Smith as chief of the Criminal Division and John Durham as chief
The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) held its 2024 Convention from May 30 to June 2 at The Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs. During
The New York Bar Foundation, the philanthropic branch of the New York State Bar Association, has announced the appointment of Justice Cheryl E. Chambers as its new president, effective June
The Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) announced the selection of Lara Eshkenazi on Tuesday to serve as a
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced the Senate’s confirmation of Sanket Bulsara as a district judge for the Eastern District of New York. Bulsara, currently serving as an EDNY magistrate judge,
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson announced on Tuesday the appointment of Hon. Llinét Rosado as co-chair of the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts, alongside Chair Hon.
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
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 a move that reinforces the judicial strength of Brooklyn, Mayor Eric Adams has made strategic appointments and reappointments to the Family Court, Criminal Court and Civil Court. Among these,
CITY HALL — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced 14 judicial appointments and reappointments to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court. Specifically, Mayor Adams appointed two Family
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson has announced the reappointment of Hon. Shirley Troutman as co-chair of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission on Wednesday. The commission is dedicated to promoting racial