Janice Purvis is from Bel Air, Maryland. She has a bachelor 27s degree in philosophy from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from New York Law School. She lives in Crown Heights with her daughter and rescue cats.

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Janice Purvis has a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from New York Law School. She is a mother.

Janice is a court attorney referee at Kings County Supreme Court. She also serves as a special referee on uncontested matrimonial matters. She previously worked in the Law Department of Kings County Supreme Court for 19 years. 

Janice Purvis for Civil Court Judge- Kings County

Janice is a court attorney referee at the Kings County Supreme Court. She previously worked as a litigation associate for a private law firm.

Janice is currently a court attorney in Brooklyn Civil Court. She has spent over 20 years working in the New York City Law Department and as a court attorney.

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As a Court Attorney Referee, she hears and decides cases related to custody and orders of protection, serves as a legal expert in early civil litigation, and assists individuals in navigating court procedures at the Kings County Help Center.

As a member of various legal associations, including the Court Attorneys Association of New York City and the Brooklyn Bar Association, Purvis is actively engaged in the legal community.

Member of various legal associations, including the Court Attorneys Association of New York City and the Brooklyn Bar Association.

As a litigation associate at a private law firm, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in state and federal corporate securities actions and commercial litigation.

- As a Court Attorney Referee, she hears and decides cases related to custody and orders of protection, serves as a legal expert in early civil litigation, and assists individuals in navigating court procedures at the Kings County Help Center.
- Member of various legal associations, including the Court Attorneys Association of New York City and the Brooklyn Bar Association.
- As a litigation associate at a private law firm, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in state and federal corporate securities actions and commercial litigation.

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For Candidate Janice P. Purvis on Issue judicial-philosophy:  
Commits to maintaining fairness and impartiality while treating all individuals with respect, dignity, and professionalism.

Commits to maintaining fairness and impartiality while treating all individuals with respect, dignity, and professionalism.

- Commits to maintaining fairness and impartiality while treating all individuals with respect, dignity, and professionalism.

Judicial Philosophy

For Candidate Janice P. Purvis on Issue judicial-administration: Advocates for mandatory training for judges and court staff on LGBTQ issues and resources, emphasizing the importance of addressing the specific needs of the LGBTQ community.

Advocates for mandatory training for judges and court staff on LGBTQ issues and resources, emphasizing the importance of addressing the specific needs of the LGBTQ community.

Aims to collaborate with court staff to improve access to justice.

- Advocates for mandatory training for judges and court staff on LGBTQ issues and resources, emphasizing the importance of addressing the specific needs of the LGBTQ community.
- Aims to collaborate with court staff to improve access to justice.

Judicial Administration

As of June 18, 2026, Janice P. Purvis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Lives in Crown Heights, serves as vice president of her block association.

Serves as vice president of her block association in Crown Heights, New York.

- Serves as vice president of her block association in Crown Heights, New York.

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Janice P. Purvis

Emphasizes fairness and impartiality in judicial conduct, stating, "I am fair and impartial in my rulings and I exhibit a calm temperament in completing my duties."

Emphasizes fairness and impartiality in judicial conduct.

Serves as a member of the Crown Heights North Association, former Board member of Friends of Brower Park, Vice President of The Block at Prospect Place Association, and Board member of Bushwick Street Cats, Inc.

Janice is from Bel Air, Maryland. She attended the University of Minnesota. She has a bachelor's degree in philosophy, with a minor in classical languages, from the University of Minnesota. She has a juris doctor degree from New York Law School.

Janice is a Court Attorney Referee at the Kings County Supreme Court, where she also serves as a Special Referee on Uncontested Matrimonial Matters.

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Janice P. Purvis's campaign for Civil Court Judge is her first entry into politics.

As a court attorney referee, hears cases related to custody and protection orders, and works in the Kings County Help Center to explain court procedures, provide legal forms and referrals, and assist people representing themselves in court.

Lives in Crown Heights and is vice president of her block association.

Supports mandatory training for judges and staff on LGBTQ issues, including gender identity and orientation, and advocates for awareness of LGBTQ resources and programs within the judicial system to support the community.

Said, "I am fair and impartial in my rulings and I exhibit a calm temperament in completing my duties. I am courteous, patient, and respectful to litigants, colleagues, and court staff, and I require similar conduct with whom I deal in an official capacity."

Serves as vice president of her block association.

Previously served on the Board of Friends of Brower Park, Inc. , a non-for-profit conservancy that provides year-around recreational and education events in Brower Park.

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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.

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