New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the appointment of seven new judges across Civil, Criminal, and Family Courts. The appointments include experienced legal professionals dedicated to upholding justice and ensuring fairness for all New Yorkers. These judicial appointments reflect the city’s commitment to a strong and equitable legal system.
Mayor Adams Makes Seven Judicial Appointments
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced seven judicial appointments to Civil Court, Criminal Court, and Family Court. Specifically, Mayor Adams appointed two judges to Civil Court, three judges to Criminal Court, and two judges to Family Court.
“Today, we proudly announce the appointment of seven exceptional judges to the bench, each bringing years of expertise and a deep commitment to upholding public safety and justice,” said Mayor Adams. “These distinguished individuals are not only highly qualified but also dedicated to ensuring that our legal system serves all New Yorkers with fairness and integrity.”
Mayor Adams appointed the following judges to Civil Court:
Judge Lydia Antoncic was appointed as an Interim Civil Court judge in August 2024. After graduating from law school, Judge Antoncic began her legal career as an associate attorney at a firm handling employment and labor law, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and property damage cases before joining the Animal Welfare Trust where she served as the director of projects and executive director. She went on to join another firm where she served as in-house counsel on insurance, risk, liability, and internal litigation retention policies before establishing her own practice where she focused on divorce, child custody and support, family offense, and juvenile delinquency matters. Thereafter, Judge Antoncic served as a principal court attorney in the Integrated Domestic Violence Court of Supreme Court, New York County for six years prior to her appointment to the bench.
Judge Juanita Wing was appointed as an Interim Civil Court judge in August 2024. After graduating from law school, Judge Wing briefly joined a law firm before moving on to become a staff attorney at the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). This was followed by her service with District Council 37, where she was a staff attorney in the Family Law Unit before establishing her own practice where she served on the 18b Assigned Counsel Plan Panels for Family Court. Judge Wing then went on to join the New York state Unified Court System where she served in the Family Courts of both Bronx and Queens Counties as a court attorney referee for 13 years. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Wing most recently served as a court attorney referee in Supreme Court, New York County.
Mayor Adams appointed the following judges to Criminal Court:
Judge Nancy Carrington was appointed as a Criminal Court judge in September 2024. After graduating from law school, Judge Carrington worked as an associate at several law firms before joining the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney in the Domestic Violence, Trials, and Criminal Court Bureaus. Judge Carrington served as deputy bureau chief of the Criminal Court Bureau before leaving to join the New York State Unified Court System. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Carrington served as a principal court attorney in Supreme Court, Kings County, Criminal Term.
Judge Kacie Lally was appointed as a Criminal Court judge in September 2024. Judge Lally began her legal career at a private firm as a litigation associate. Thereafter, Judge Lally clerked for U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty in the Southern District of New York, and then served in the Office of the New York Attorney General in the Law Enforcement Group, Litigation Bureau as an assistant attorney general and as deputy section chief. She later joined the New York State Unified Court System as a court attorney in New York County Criminal Court and Supreme Court, Criminal Term. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Lally most recently served as a court attorney in Supreme Court, Civil Term, Kings County.
Judge Joseph Sorrentino was appointed as a Criminal Court judge in September 2024. Judge Sorrentino has served at the Supreme Court of the state of New York Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department for the entirety of his legal career. First as an assistant appellate court attorney in the Law Department, then as appellate court attorney, senior appellate court attorney, and principal law clerk and supervisor of the Motions Department. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Sorrentino served as the chief appellate court attorney for the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department.
Mayor Adams appointed the following judges to Family Court:
Judge Christine Perumal was appointed as a Family Court judge in September 2024. Judge Perumal’s legal career began in private practice as an associate general counsel and attorney before establishing her own partnership focusing on matrimonial and family law matters. She then went on to serve with ACS and Safe Horizon’s Domestic Violence Law Project as a supervising attorney and director. Subsequently, she joined the New York State Unified Court System, where she served as a support magistrate in New York County Family Court. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Perumal served as a court attorney referee in the Queens County Family Court.
Judge Pamela Scheininger was appointed as a Family Court judge in September 2024. Judge Scheininger started her legal career as a general litigation associate at a private firm. She then joined The Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice as a staff attorney before briefly serving as of counsel to another private firm. Thereafter, she joined the New York State Unified Court System as a court attorney in Family Court, New York County. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Scheininger taught as an adjunct professor at New York City College of Technology and served as a court attorney referee in New York County Family Court.
September 20, 2024
Five Questions from Critics: Unpacking Mayor Adams’ Judicial Appointments
- How were these judges selected, and what criteria determined their appointments?
- Will the newly appointed judges prioritize public safety over other legal considerations in their rulings?
- How do these appointments reflect the city’s diversity, and is it adequately represented on the bench?
- What impact will these judges have on the balance of power in New York’s judicial system?
- Will these appointments address concerns about fairness and the efficiency of the court system, especially in high-crime areas?
Mayor Adams’ recent judicial appointments have sparked important questions about the future of New York’s courts. From concerns about diversity and public safety to the selection process itself, these seven judges are stepping into roles that will significantly influence the legal landscape. Read on to explore the implications of these appointments and how they may shape justice for all New Yorkers.
Sources: Midtown Tribune news, NYC.gov
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