Sherveal Mimes has built a long career in New York’s legal system, transitioning from a principal court attorney to a judge, with extensive experience in both judicial administration and legal education. Mimes received her juris doctor from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.

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Sherveal Mimes earned a law degree from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.

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Sherveal earned a law degree from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.

Sherveal Mimes previously worked as a principal court attorney.

Sherveal previously worked as a principal court attorney.

## Brooklyn (Kings County)
### Brooklyn Civil Part

Pacheco, Carmen A. (Supervising Judge)

Baron, Elena
Berman, Tehilah H.

Edwards, Ellen E.

Eze, Chidi A.

Fynes, Pamela Patton
Haskin, Turquoise
Holaman, Monique J
Kagan, Mark
Kennedy, Odessa
Malik, Rena
Mimes, Sherveal R.
Ortiz, Javier
Riley, Alexis
Roper, Sandra Elena

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Sherveal currently serves as a judge in the Brooklyn Civil Part of New York City Civil Court.

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Sherveal Mimes currently serves as a judge in the Brooklyn Civil Part of New York City Civil Court.

2026 New York General Election

Served as a principal court attorney in New York’s legal system.

Served as a judge in New York’s legal system.

- Served as a principal court attorney in New York’s legal system.
- Served as a judge in New York’s legal system.

Legal Experience

As of September 9, 2026, Sherveal Mimes did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

When questioned about artificial intelligence and its use in the courthouse, Mimes responded, “I think that AI is here to stay, and we have to figure out how we are going to navigate it and balance some of its risks.” Mimes said she would like to retire from the bench with people saying she was a smart and thoughtful judge who was passionate about what she did, when asked what legacy she would like to leave as a Supreme Court jurist.

Says courts must navigate artificial intelligence and balance its risks.

- Says courts must navigate artificial intelligence and balance its risks.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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Sherveal Mimes

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