The Wave, Cassandra Johnson Wins Democratic Nomination for Queens County Surrogate’s Court Judge

Cassandra is originally from Far Rockaway, Queens. She earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics and her law degree from St. John's University. 

Cassandra previously worked as a court attorney, referee, and law clerk in Queens Supreme Court, as a staff attorney for the City of New York, and as a litigation and real estate associate at a law firm.

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Cassandra A. Johnson currently serves as a supreme court judge in New York Supreme Court from the 11th Judicial District. She was elected in 2023 and is in her first term. She previously served as a civil court judge from New York Civil Court Queens County 4th Judicial District. She was elected in 2021 and served 1 term. 

As a state supreme court justice, oversees civil trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts, grants divorces, annulments, and legal separations, and presides over matters involving real estate transactions, contracts, labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, foreclosures and general negligence.

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

As a legal associate specializing in real estate law, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a state court clerk, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

- As a state supreme court justice, oversees civil trials outside the jurisdiction of lower trial courts, grants divorces, annulments, and legal separations, and presides over matters involving real estate transactions, contracts, labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, foreclosures and general negligence.
- As a New York city civil court judge, oversaw cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.
- As a legal associate specializing in real estate law, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a state court clerk, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

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As of June 9, 2025, Cassandra A. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to address the issue of slow case processing times.

- Plans to address the issue of slow case processing times.

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Serves as a mentor for the Junior 100 Legacy Program, Legal Outreach, Inc., Practicing Attorneys for Law Students’ program and the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Mentor Program.

Volunteers as an arbitrator in small claims court to help litigants resolve disputes more quickly.

- Serves as a mentor for the Junior 100 Legacy Program, Legal Outreach, Inc., Practicing Attorneys for Law Students’ program and the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Mentor Program.
- Volunteers as an arbitrator in small claims court to help litigants resolve disputes more quickly.

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Queens Ledger, Stephen Weiner Challenges Johnson in Surrogate Court Race

Stephen is originally from the Bronx. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Yale University and his law degree from Columbia University. He lives with his wife, Betty-Ann, and their son in Sunnyside. He is an active member at his local synagogue Young Israel of Sunnyside, where he has served as president.

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Stephen currently works as an attorney at the Law Office of Stephen H. Weiner. He previously worked as a litigation associate at several law firms.

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Stephen Weiner's campaign for surrogate court judge in Queens County, New York is his first run for public office. 

As a attorney specializing in trusts, wills, and estate planning since 1985, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.

As a litigation associate at 3 different law firms from 1984 to 1993, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, provided defense and counsel to clients, and specialized in commercial and complex litigation and appellate practice.

- As a attorney specializing in trusts, wills, and estate planning since 1985, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.
- As a litigation associate at 3 different law firms from 1984 to 1993, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, provided defense and counsel to clients, and specialized in commercial and complex litigation and appellate practice.

Believes in treating every person who appears in court as an individual.

- Believes in treating every person who appears in court as an individual.

As of June 9, 2025, Stephen H. Weiner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Awarded the Centennial Shofar Award for his work as president of Young Israel of Sunnyside.

Volunteered as Queens Republican commissioner of elections from 1997 to 2004.

- Awarded the Centennial Shofar Award for his work as president of Young Israel of Sunnyside.
- Volunteered as Queens Republican commissioner of elections from 1997 to 2004.

Stephen H. Weiner

-  The Surrogate's Court can hear cases related to establishing the validity of wills, the administration of estates, and adoptions.
- Each of New York's 62 counties has one surrogate judge, except New York County and Kings County which have two each.
- Surrogate judges serve 10-year terms, except in the five counties of New York City, where they serve 14-year terms.
- Surrogate judges are elected countywide and required to be residents of the county they serve.
- Their salaries range from $119,800 to $136,700 depending on the county.

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