2024 New York General Election

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Trellis, Judge Adam D. Perlmutter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Adam has a bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. 

Adam previously worked as the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, P.C. and as an assistant district attorney at the Queens County District Attorney's office. 

Adam D. Perlmutter currently serves as an acting Supreme Court Justice of the New York State Unified Court System. He also serves as a Criminal Court Judge in Kings County. He was appointed to that position in 2018 and is serving his first term. 

Acting Supreme Court Justice Adam Perlmutter running for elected Supreme Court Justice seat in Kings County

As an acting state supreme court justice, Perlmutter oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.

As a new york city criminal court judge for 6 years, Perlmutter oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

As an attorney at Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, P.C. for 13 years, Perlmutter researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in federal and state criminal defense and civil/public interest litigation.

As an assistant district attorney, Perlmutter prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an acting state supreme court justice, Perlmutter oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.
- As a new york city criminal court judge for 6 years, Perlmutter oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As an attorney at Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, P.C. for 13 years, Perlmutter researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in federal and state criminal defense and civil/public interest litigation.
- As an assistant district attorney, Perlmutter prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Legal Experience

Said, "Advocating for the underdog, whether an individual or an entire community, has always been at the center of my legal work, because everyone deserves equal justice, regardless of their background or circumstances."

Said, "I am acutely aware of the profound and lasting effects that judicial decisions have on people’s lives and carry that awareness with me every day, ensuring that justice is delivered with compassion, fairness, and a deep understanding of the consequences of my decisions."

- Said, "Advocating for the underdog, whether an individual or an entire community, has always been at the center of my legal work, because everyone deserves equal justice, regardless of their background or circumstances."
- Said, "I am acutely aware of the profound and lasting effects that judicial decisions have on people’s lives and carry that awareness with me every day, ensuring that justice is delivered with compassion, fairness, and a deep understanding of the consequences of my decisions."

Judicial Philosophy

As of September 19, 2024, Adam D. Perlmutter did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a trustee of the Hannah Senesh School and chairperson of the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (now North Brooklyn Park Alliance). 

Former president and trustee of the Congregation Ahavas Israel of Greenpoint. 

- Serves as a trustee of the Hannah Senesh School and chairperson of the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (now North Brooklyn Park Alliance). 
- Former president and trustee of the Congregation Ahavas Israel of Greenpoint. 

Community Involvement

Adam D. Perlmutter

- As an acting state supreme court justice, Perlmutter oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.
- As a new york city criminal court judge for 6 years, oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As an attorney at Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, P.C. for 13 years, Perlmutter researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in federal and state criminal defense and civil/public interest litigation.
- As an assistant district attorney, Perlmutter prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Adam has a bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Adam previously worked as a judge in King's County criminal court. He also worked as a principal at the Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, P.C.

Adam Perlmutter currently serves as Supreme Court Justice of the NYS Unified Court System.

- As a state supreme court justice, oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.
- As an attorney at Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in federal and state criminal defense and civil/public interest litigation.

- Is active on Brooklyn Community Board 1, as a trustee of the Hannah Senesh School, chair of the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (now North Brooklyn Park Alliance), NYC Bar Association’s Criminal Courts and Criminal Advocacy Committees.
- Played a central role in the restoration and revitalization of Brookly’s oldest synagogue building, Congregation Ahavas Israel of Greenpoint (1904), including as past president, board member and trustee.

Trellis, Judge Christopher J. Robles: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn Women's Bar Assocaition hosts a 'Lunch with a Judge' with acting Christopher Robles

Ballotpedia, Christopher Robles

Christopher was born and raised in Brooklyn. He holds a bachelor's degree from St. John's University and a law degree from The City University of New York School of Law. 

Christopher previously worked as an attorney in private practice. 

Christopher Robles currently serves as an Acting Supreme Court justice in the Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term. He was named to this position in 2024. He also serves as a Criminal Court Judge for the Criminal Court of the City of New York in Kings County. He was first appointed as an Interim Civil Court Judge in 2017. 

As a new york city criminal court judge, Robles oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

As a new york city civil court judge, Robles oversaw cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As an attorney for 18 years, Robles researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, civil, and appellate matters.

- As a new york city criminal court judge, Robles oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a new york city civil court judge, Robles oversaw cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney for 18 years, Robles researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, civil, and appellate matters.

As of September 19, 2024, Christopher J. Robles did not have a website or any information online.

Christopher J. Robles

New York Amsterdam News, Inga O’Neale campaigning for Kings County Supreme Court

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Inga is originally from Antigua. She has a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a law degree from Hofstra University Law School.

Inga previously worked as a principal law clerk for the New York State Unified Court System.

Inga M. O'Neale currently serves as a Civil Court Judge in King's County. She was first elected to this position in 2021. She previously served as a Criminal Court Judge in King's County for 1 year.

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As a New York City civil court judge, ONeale oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a state supreme court clerk, O'Neale kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, ONeale maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

As a new york city criminal court judge for 1 year, O'Neale oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

- As a New York City civil court judge, ONeale oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a state supreme court clerk, O'Neale kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, ONeale maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.
- As a new york city criminal court judge for 1 year, O'Neale oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and conducted bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

Said, "regardless of what someone looks like or where they’re from or what language they speak, my responsibility is...treating everyone the way that I would want a friend, a family member, or even myself to be treated if I were appearing before a judge..."

Said, "when giving jury instructions, I would include bias and prejudice related to sexual orientation and gender identity as matters that should not play a role in a jury’s determination."

- Said, "regardless of what someone looks like or where they’re from or what language they speak, my responsibility is...treating everyone the way that I would want a friend, a family member, or even myself to be treated if I were appearing before a judge..."
- Said, "when giving jury instructions, I would include bias and prejudice related to sexual orientation and gender identity as matters that should not play a role in a jury’s determination."

As of September 19, 2024, Inga M. O'Neale did not have a website or any information online.

Inga M. O'Neale

Inga O’Neale campaigning for Kings County Supreme Court

Inga is originally from Antigua. She has a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a law degree from Hofstra Law School.

Inga M. O'Neale currently serves as a civil court judge in King's County. She was first elected to this position in 2021. She previously served as a criminal court judge in King's County for 1 year.

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a state supreme court clerk, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

- Said, "regardless of what someone looks like or where they’re from or what language they speak, my responsibility is that I’m committed to treating everyone the way that I would want a friend, a family member, or even myself to be treated if I were appearing before a judge or in the court and interacting with court staff."
- Said, "when giving jury instructions, I would include bias and prejudice related to sexual orientation and gender identity as matters that should not play a role in a jury’s determination."

- Said, "while conducting conferences as Court Attorney and Principal Law Clerk, and also when hearing small claims cases as a volunteer arbitrator, I have always given the same amount of attention to detail to each case ... I have been fair and impartial in all of my determinations and exhibited a calm temperament in carrying out my duties."

As of September 19, 2024, Inga M. ONeale did not have a website or any information online.

- Is a member of the Equal Justice in the Courts committee, Metropolitan Black Bar Association, Judicial Friends Internship Committee, Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association, the Brooklyn Bar, Caribbean American Lawyers Associations, and of the Brooklyn Canarsie Lion’s Club.

Inga M. ONeale

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Trellis, Judge Jeffery S. Sunshine: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Ballotpedia, Jeffrey S. Sunshine

Jeffrey has a bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and a law degree from Hofstra University School of Law.

Jeffrey previously worked as attorney in solo practice and as an attorney and partner at Sunshine & Goldberg law firm. 

Jeffrey S. Sunshine currently serves as Judge of the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term, in Judicial District 2. He was first elected to this position in 2011 and is serving his first term. He also serves as a Statewide Coordinating Judge for Matrimonial Matters at the New York State Unified Court System. He was appointed to this position in 2018. He previously served as a Judge of the Kings County Family Court. He was named to that position in 1998 and served for 1 full term. He also served as an Acting justice for the Kings County and Richmond County Supreme Court. 

As a state supreme court justice for 13 years, Sunshine oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.

As a family court judge for 12 years, Sunshine reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

As an attorney and partner at Sunshine & Goldberg for 11 years, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel counsel and representation to clients.

As a solo practitioner for 4 years, Sunshine researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a state supreme court justice for 13 years, Sunshine oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.
- As a family court judge for 12 years, Sunshine reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.
- As an attorney and partner at Sunshine & Goldberg for 11 years, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel counsel and representation to clients.
- As a solo practitioner for 4 years, Sunshine researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As of September 19, 2024, Jeffrey S. Sunshine did not have a website or any information online.

Jeffrey S. Sunshine

Jeffrey previously served as acting court justice at Kings County Supreme Court and Richmond County Supreme Court. He also worked as a judge for Kings County Family Court.

Jeffrey S. Sunshine currently serves as a Statewide Coordinating Judge for Matrimonial Matters at the New York State Unified Court System. He was appointed to this position in 2018. He also serves as a justice to the Kings County Supreme Court. He was first elected to this position in 2010.

- As a state supreme court justice, oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.
- As a family court judge, reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders, and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

- Said, "a good matrimonial lawyer has to have a good foundation in the law and ethics. You need to not only be able to deal with individuals during one of the most stressful periods of their lives; you also need a strong foundation in commercial law, conflicts of law, navigating the courthouse process and trial advocacy."

Politics NY - Keisha Alleyne Brings Wide Expereince to Kings County Civil Court Judge Race

Ballotpedia - Keisha Alleyne

Keisha is from Brownsville, Brooklyn, and attended Nazareth Regional High School. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Bryant University, a law degree from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and a master of laws in taxation degree from New York Law School. 

Keisha previously worked as an attorney at Travelers and as an accountant at Thomson Reuters. 

Keisha Alleyne currently serves as a New York City Civil Court Judge in Kings County, Municipal Court District 7. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

East New York -  Judge Keisha Alleyne: A Judicial Champion for Social Justice

As a new york city civil court judge for 3 years, Alleyne oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a corporate attorney at Travelers for 18 years, Alleyne researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in tax and contract law.

- As a new york city civil court judge for 3 years, Alleyne oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a corporate attorney at Travelers for 18 years, Alleyne researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in tax and contract law.

As of September 19, 2024, Keisha Alleyne did not have a website or any information online.

Founded Elite Vision Enterprise LLC, which provides youth mentorship to students and minority-owned businesses

Co-founded a nonprofit organization, Collegiate M.I.N.D.S.

Served as a mentor and youth coordinator for the Archonettes organization. 

- Founded Elite Vision Enterprise LLC, which provides youth mentorship to students and minority-owned businesses
- Co-founded a nonprofit organization, Collegiate M.I.N.D.S.
- Served as a mentor and youth coordinator for the Archonettes organization. 

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Keisha Alleyne

Keisha Alleyne currently serves as a member of the New York City Civil Court in Kings County in Municipal Court District 7. Kings County. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

- As a corporate attorney at Travelers for 18 years, Alleyne researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in tax and contract law.

Keisha is from Brownsville, Brooklyn, where she graduated from Nazareth Regional High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Bryant University, a law degree from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and a master of laws in taxation from New York Law School. She is an active member of the New York State Bar National Women Political Caucus, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People(NAACP). 

Keisha worked as a corporate litigator for Travelers and an accountant for Thomson Reuters. 

Keisha Alleyne currently represents Brookyln's 7th Municipal Court District on the New York Civil Court, Kings County. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

- As a legal associate/attorney at (law firm name), researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in tax and contract law.

- She has served as a mentor and youth coordinator for the Archonettes supporting young women in college preparation, stem workshops, public speaking, and advocacy.
- She is the  founder of Elite Vision Enterprise, which provides youth mentorship to students and minority-owned businesses
- She is the co-founder of Collegiate M.I.N.D.S., which supports career and network development for students.

POLITICSNY, Candidate Lisa Lewis Brings Community Credentials to Judicial Race

Ballotpedia, Lisa Lewis (New York)

Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn Democratic Party nominated seven NYS supreme court justices

Lisa previously worked as an attorney with District Council 37’s matrimonial unit and at her own practice, She also worked as a legal aid in the Criminal Appeals Bureau and as a judicial clerk with a judge in New York Criminal Court. 

Lisa Lewis currently serves as a Judge of Brooklyn's 2nd Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court in Kings County. She was elected to this position in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

As a new york city civil court judge for 2 years, Lewis oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As an attorney with District Council 37’s matrimonial unit, Lewis researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a private practice attorney, Lewis researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients

- As a new york city civil court judge for 2 years, Lewis oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As an attorney with District Council 37’s matrimonial unit, Lewis researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a private practice attorney, Lewis researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients

As of September 19, 2024, Lisa Lewis did not have a website or any information online.

Lisa Lewis

Trellis - Judge Sharen D. Hudson: Professional Background and Legal Experience

Ballotpedia - Sharen D. Hudson

East New York - Judge Sharen D. Hudson: A Lifelong Commitment to Justice, Fairness and Rehabilitation

Sharen is from Red Hook, Brooklyn. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. 

She previously worked as a Pro-Se Court Attorney at the Red Hook Community Justice Center. She also worked as a court attorney, small claims arbitrator, and principal law clerk for the New York State Unified Court System in Kings County. 

Sharen Hudson currently serves as acting judge on the New York Supreme Court's 2nd Judicial District. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving her first term. She also serves as a Judge for the Criminal Court of the City of New York in Kings County. She was originally elected to the Kings County Civil Court in 2011 but presides on the Criminal Court and is serving her second term. 

As a state supreme court justice for 3 years, Hudson oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.

As a new york city criminal court judge for 13 years, Hudson oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.

As a state supreme court clerk, Hudson kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

- As a state supreme court justice for 3 years, Hudson oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.
- As a new york city criminal court judge for 13 years, Hudson oversees cases involving misdemeanors and minor criminal offenses and conducts bail proceedings and pretrial hearings for criminal actions subject to more than one year of jail time.
- As a state supreme court clerk, Hudson kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

Said "I look at the case in its entirety. If a person is dealing with mental illness issues, then the goal should be to get the help they need to enable them to function within society, as opposed to immediate incarceration."

- Said "I look at the case in its entirety. If a person is dealing with mental illness issues, then the goal should be to get the help they need to enable them to function within society, as opposed to immediate incarceration."

As of September 19, 2024, Sharen D. Hudson did not have a website or any information online.

Sharen D. Hudson

Sharen Hudson currently serves as acting judge on the New York Supreme Court's 2nd Judicial District. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving her first term. She also serves as a Judge for the Criminal Court of the City of New York in Kings County. She was originally elected to the Kings County Civil Court in 2011, but presides on the Criminal Court and is serving her second term 

Sharen is from Red Hook. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. 

She worked as a pro se court attorney at the Red Hook Community Justice Center. She previously worked as a court attorney, small claims arbitrator, and principal law clerk for the New York State Unified Court System in Kings County 

Sharen Hudson is a judge for the New York City Civil Court in Kings County. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her second term. She is also an acting judge on the New York Supreme Court's 2nd Judicial District. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving her first term.

- As a New York City civil court judge, oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a state supreme court justice, oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations.

- Said "I look at the case in its entirety. If a person is dealing with mental illness issues, then the goal should be to get the help they need to enable them to function within society, as opposed to immediate incarceration

- Supports Geraldine Scott’s Holiday program for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Adopted the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School for Agriculture and Technology

- The  New York Supreme Court is the state-wide trial court with the broadest jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters. However, it is not the state’s court of last resort.
- It can hear virtually any type of case brought before it, except for claims brought against the state which must be heard by the Court of Claims. Generally, it hears high-level criminal cases or civil cases with a judgment of more than $50,000.
- It is the only court that can grant divorce, annulment, and separation in New York.
- The New York Supreme Court is broken into 12 judicial districts state-wide. There are currently 154 justices authorized to sit in the New York City Supreme Court, but only 136 actually serve in Supreme Court trial parts because some of the justices are assigned to the Appellate Division or the Appellate Term.
- Justices of the Supreme Court are elected to serve 14-year terms and are paid a salary of $232,600.

A judge on your judicial district’s trial court which oversees criminal and civil matters. 

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