List of Judges
Justice Rachel A. Adams, Part 5F
Justice Theresa Ciccotto, Part 5J
Justice Jeffrey S. Sunshine, Part 5G
Justice Delores J. Thomas, Part 5T
Justice Rachel A. Adams - Part 5F
Principal Law Clerk: Cara B. Ruda, Esq.
Assistant Law Clerk: Laura Ravinsky, Esq.
Room number: 1126
Courtroom: 929
Courtroom Phone: (347) 296-1636
Chambers Room: 954
Chambers Phone: (347) 401-9260
Chambers Fax: (212) 401-9232
Motions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Preliminary Conferences: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Compliance and Pre-trial conferences: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Part 5F has adopted the Kings County Uniform Matrimonial Rules. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Tuesdays or Wednesdays, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Counsel are reminded to present two business cards when appearing before the Court.
Justice Theresa Ciccotto, Part 5J
Court Attorney: Elaine Schack-Rodriguez
Part Clerk: Nicole Dey
Courtroom: 961
Courtroom Telephone: 347-296-1632
Chambers: 385
Chambers Telephone: 347-404-9954
Chambers Facsimile: 212-720-9485
Chambers Email: esrodrig@nycourts.gov
Motions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Preliminary Conferences: Thursdays
Compliance and Pretrial Conferences: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
Part 5J has adopted the Uniform Matrimonial Rules, Supreme Court, Kings County. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Thursday, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any other orders.
Applications for adjournment must be made to Chambers via conference call with all attorneys on the line. Please have index number available. If an adjourn date is assigned, a faxed stipulation must be sent to Chambers the day prior to the scheduled appearance. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge.
Counsel are reminded always to bring their clients to Court for appearances unless previously excused or unless an adjournment has been granted.
Justice Eric I. Prus - Part 5A
Court Attorney: Marilyn Rothstein
Courtroom: 938
Courtroom Phone : 347-296-1646
Chambers Room : 1044
Chambers Phone : 347-296-1486
Chambers Fax : 718-643-7796
Motions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Preliminary Conferences: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Compliance and Pre-trial conferences: Thursdays
Part 5A has adopted the Kings County Uniform Matrimonial Rules. Motion and Conference calendars will be called promptly at 9:30 a.m. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Tuesdays or Wednesdays, unless otherwise directed by the Court. All parties must be present for every appearance unless excused by the Court. Requests for adjournments must be made by conference call to the Clerk of the Part; if granted, stipulations consenting to the date agreed upon must be subsequently faxed to Chambers. Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any existing orders.
Justice Jeffrey S. Sunshine - Part 5G
Court Attorney: Abigail Mattaro
Courtroom: 941
Courtroom Telephone: 347-296-1654
Chambers: 1166
Chambers Telephone: 347-296-1527
Chambers Facsimile: 718-643-7655
Motions: Tuesday
Preliminary Conferences with an accompanying motion:
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Preliminary Conferences without motion, Compliance and Pretrial Conferences:
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Part 5G has adopted the Uniform Matrimonial Rules, Supreme Court, Kings County. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Tuesdays, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any other orders.
Applications for adjournment must be made to Chambers via conference call with all attorneys on the line. Please have index number available. If an adjourn date is assigned, a faxed stipulation must be sent to Chambers the day prior to the scheduled appearance. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge.
Counsel are reminded always to bring their clients to Court for appearances unless previously excused or unless an adjournment has been granted.
Justice Delores J. Thomas - Part 5T
Principal Law Clerk: Danielle A. Noel
Assistant Law Clerk: Ronald Cosme, Jr.
Courtroom: 924
Courtroom Tel: 347-401-9211
Chambers Tel: 347-296-1539
Chambers Fax: 718-643-3932
Motions and Conferences
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., as directed
Part 5T has adopted the Uniform Matrimonial Rules, Supreme Court, Kings County.
Motion and Conference calendars will be called promptly at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The default/dismissal call will occur at or around 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
All parties must be present for every appearance unless excused by the Court.
Requests for adjournments must be made by conference call to Chambers with all attorneys or pro se litigants on the line. If the request is granted, a stipulation must be faxed to Chambers no later than one day prior to the scheduled appearance. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge.
Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and all existing Orders.
Applications to modify an order or judgment must include a copy of the order or judgment from which the movant seeks relief.
Applications for enforcement or modification of child support or maintenance being collected by the Support Collection Unit (SCU) must include a full statement of the SCU account. Screenshots will not be accepted.
Judicial subpoenas submitted to this part must be made returnable to the NYS Supreme Court, Kings County, Subpoenaed Records Room, 360 Adams Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Part 5T Matrimonial Part Rules