Ballotpedia: Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar

Sharifa was born and raised in Queens. She holds a bachelor's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a law degree from the University at Albany. 

Sharifa currently works at a family law and criminal defense solo practice, the Law Office of Sharifa Milena Nasser, P.C. She previously served as a per diem judicial hearing officer for the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings and as an impartial hearing officer for the New York State Department of Education.

Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar's campaign for civil court judge in Queens County is her first run for public office.

As a solo practitioner, Nasser researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in matrimonial, family, and criminal law.

As a per diem judicial hearing officer for the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, presides over administrative hearings between city enforcement agencies and individuals.

As an impartial hearing officer for the New York State Department of Education, Nasser-Cuellar adjudicates claims under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

As an impartial hearing officer for the New York State Department of Education, adjudicates claims arising under Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. 

Volunteered as a guest lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, and the Hispanic National Bar Association.

- As a solo practitioner, Nasser researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in matrimonial, family, and criminal law.
- As a per diem judicial hearing officer for the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, presides over administrative hearings between city enforcement agencies and individuals.
- As an impartial hearing officer for the New York State Department of Education, adjudicates claims arising under Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. 
- Volunteered as a guest lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, and the Hispanic National Bar Association.

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As of September 24, 2024, Sharifa M. Nasser-Cuellar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Currently serves as 2nd vice president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, a delegate for the Queens County Bar Association, and a committee member on the Mayor’s Committee on City Marshals.

Serves as 2nd vice president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County. 

Served as a guest speaker for Career Day at Holy Family Elementary School and guest judge for Young Debaters Club, LLC.

- Serves as 2nd vice president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County. 
- Served as a guest speaker for Career Day at Holy Family Elementary School and guest judge for Young Debaters Club, LLC.

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Sharifa M. Nasser-Cuellar

Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar's campaign for civil court judge in Queens County, New York is her first run for public office.

Has experience with federal law, state law, city and administrative codes, family law, matrimonial law, and criminal work.

As a solo practitioner, Nasser researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, criminal defense, civil rights, and immigration.

Supports the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Supports her candidacy for Civil Court Judge in Queens County.

Believes in the importance of community in enhancing her knowledge and skills as a fair and just legal professional.

As a per diem judicial hearing officer for the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, presides over administrative hearings between more than 25 city enforcement agencies and affected individuals.

Supports contribution limits to judicial candidates, with reallocation of cases for two years if certain thresholds are met.

Served in leadership positions and as a member of over a dozen professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and the Atlanta Bar Association.

Believes in a strong "track record of helping others through public service," emphasizing community involvement and volunteer work.

Believes in the power of community and supports associations that enhance knowledge and skills for fair and just legal professionals.

Part of the Cafecito Network for Latina Attorneys.

Member of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association.

Serves as member of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association.

Member of the Puerto Rican Bar Association.

Serves as member of the Puerto Rican Bar Association.

Sharifa was born and raised in Queens.  She earned a bachelor's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a law degree from the University at Albany. She has volunteered as a guest lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, for the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, and the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Sharifa M. Nasser-Cuellar currently works at a family law and criminal defense solo practice, the Law Office of Sharifa Milena Nasser, P.C. She has serves as a per diem judicial hearing officer for the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, and as an impartial hearing officer for the New York State Department of Education.

- As a solo practitioner, Nasser researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in matrimonial, family, and criminal law.
- As a per diem judicial hearing officer for the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, presides over administrative hearings between city enforcement agencies and individuals.
- As an impartial hearing officer for the New York State Department of Education, adjudicates claims arising under Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. 

- Currently serves as 2nd vice president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, a delegate for the Queens County Bar Association, and a committee member on the Mayor’s Committee on City Marshals.
- Serves as member of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association.
- Serves as member of the Puerto Rican Bar Association.

Sharifa was born and raised in Queens and has earned degrees from Albany Law School and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Sharifa M. Nasser-Cuellar runs a Family Law and Criminal Defense Practice and has served as a per diem judicial hearing officer for the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings since 2017. She also serves as an impartial hearing officer for the New York State Department of Education.

As of September 26, 2024, Sharifa M. Nasser-Cuellar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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