Janice is originally from Brooklyn. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and speech arts from Hofstra University and a law degree from American University Washington College of Law. She lives with her husband and their 2 children in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Janice currently works as senior counsel for Travelers Insurance practicing as a civil litigator. She formerly served as staff counsel at Travelers. 

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Janice Robinson's campaign for civil court judge in District 6 is her first run for public office.

As senior in-house counsel, defends against civil cases against Travelers, and works in arbitration, appeals, and non-jury trials alongside drafting briefs and executing oral arguments. 

- As senior in-house counsel, defends against civil cases against Travelers, and works in arbitration, appeals, and non-jury trials alongside drafting briefs and executing oral arguments. 

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Believes Brooklyn deserves "fair and equal justice" that is "compassionate and understanding" and considers individual circumstances.

- Believes Brooklyn deserves "fair and equal justice" that is "compassionate and understanding" and considers individual circumstances.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes that own litigation experience in Kings Municipal Court will help to effectively handle the heavy caseload judges in the district receive.

- Believes that own litigation experience in Kings Municipal Court will help to effectively handle the heavy caseload judges in the district receive.

Judicial Administration

As of June 7, 2025, Janice Robinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Norma is originally from New Jersey. She holds a law degree from Columbia University. Norma lives in Brooklyn with her wife, Juliet.

Politics NY: Housing Court Judge Norma Jennings launches campaign for civil court judge in Brooklyn

Norma currently serves as a supervising judge on the Manhattan Housing Court. She previously worked as an associate court attorney and housing court judge.

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Norma J. Jennings previously ran for civil court judge in 2023 but did not win.

As a supervising judge for the Housing Court, manages the court's day-to-day operations. Provides leadership and guidance to the other judges in the court, such as helping them handle cases consistently.

As an associate court attorney, conducted extensive legal research on various issues relevant to cases before the court. Analyzed statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents to provide well-reasoned legal opinions and recommendations to judges.

As a housing court judge, resolved disputes between landlords and tenants, including eviction proceeds and tenant-initiated cases.

- As a supervising judge for the Housing Court, manages the court's day-to-day operations. Provides leadership and guidance to the other judges in the court, such as helping them handle cases consistently.
- As an associate court attorney, conducted extensive legal research on various issues relevant to cases before the court. Analyzed statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents to provide well-reasoned legal opinions and recommendations to judges.
- As a housing court judge, resolved disputes between landlords and tenants, including eviction proceeds and tenant-initiated cases.

Believes that "equality meets opportunity" and is committed to "fairness, integrity, and justice for all."

Says she is committed to "fairness, integrity, and justice for all."

Wants to ensure that "every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to be heard and treated with dignity in the legal system."

- Says she is committed to "fairness, integrity, and justice for all."
- Wants to ensure that "every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to be heard and treated with dignity in the legal system."

As of June 7, 2025, Norma J. Jennings’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in the transformative power of grassroots action, as demonstrated by her involvement in community-driven endeavors like the 2024 Day of Service Clothes Drive.

Has been involved in community-driven service, including clothing and toy drives.

- Has been involved in community-driven service, including clothing and toy drives.

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- 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