“NYSBA is deeply committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers, including rural residents, have sufficient access to justice and we are confident that the task force’s recommendations will provide the reforms necessary to stem the tide of this growing crisis.”
Read MoreThe judge “tested positive with mild symptoms.”
Read More“When you have a good rapport everything runs smoothly and that makes it so much easier.”
Read MoreMeetings between defendants and their attorneys will also take place by video.
Read More“These initiatives are part of our continuing and evolving efforts to assure the operation of the courts in the safest possible manner.”
Read More“It’s such an easy fix.”
Read MoreBusiness is continuing more or less as usual across Queens’ sprawling court system, even as other institutions restrict access or limit large gatherings of people amid coronavirus uncertainty.
Read More”To me, if a child or family is in crisis and I’m available to help them, I don't look at the movement of time, and the parents are grateful, and I’m grateful because they’re comfortable enough to share their personal lives with me.”
Read More“Mr. Williams respects and follows the law.”
Read MoreGrowing up, Queens Supreme Court Justice Frederick Sampson didn’t see himself as a lawyer, or as an academic — as a kid on the Lower East Side he loved sports and music.
Read MoreQueens District Attorney Melinda Katz will join fellow female prosecutors at a panel discussion honoring Women’s History Month next week at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Read More“I’m excited because it was really starting to stress me out.”
Read More“They’re already quarantined and that will spread like wildfire.”
Read MoreAn international consortium of women judges have again invited Queens Supreme Court Justice Carmen Velasquez to participate as the U.S. representative for an annual panel discussion at the United Nations building.
Read More“I will not sit next to someone who I feel does not respect women.”
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