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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. 

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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 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 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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. 