Malaika is from New York City. She earned a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College and a law degree from Pace University. She lives in Harlem and has 2 daughters.

Malaika has previously worked as a paralegal, a summer associate, a law clerk, and a court attorney in Housing Court.

Malaika Scott-McLaughlin is currently serving as a Housing Court judge, a position she has held since her appointment in 2019.

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Believes in issuing rulings with thoughtfulness and empathy, being aware of the impact her decisions have on people's lives.

- Believes in issuing rulings with thoughtfulness and empathy, being aware of the impact her decisions have on people's lives.

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Malaika Scott-McLaughlin

Malaika is from New York City. She has a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College and a law degree from Pace University. She lives in Harlem and has two daughters.

Malaika Scott-McLaughlin is currently serving as a Housing Court Judge, a position she has held since her appointment in 2019. She has previously worked as a paralegal, a summer associate, a law clerk, and a court attorney in Housing Court.

Believes in using compassion and an even-tempered demeanor to deliver justice.

Believes in delivering justice in the People's Court.

As a Housing Court Judge, oversees cases involving landlord-tenant disputes, housing code enforcement, and the determination of housing-related public assistance.

Believes her 14 years of experience in Housing Court has allowed her to meet New Yorkers from all walks of life.

Believes in giving back to the community through public service.

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

Judge who handles majority of civil cases in New York