Amy Puerto at a glance
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- Current term ends 2036
Amy Puerto
Supreme Court Justice · Rockland County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, Supreme Court, Rockland County, Elected, 2023 to 2036
- NYS Unified Court System, Principal Law Clerk, 2016 to 2022
- Westchester County D.A.'s Office, Assistant District Attorney, 2000 to 2015
- Amy S. Puerto is a justice of the New York State Supreme Court, serving in the 9th Judicial District (covering Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Orange counties)
Education
- Brooklyn Law School — J.D. (2000)
Additional information
- B.S. — SUNY Genesco — 1997
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
Statewide
The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
Statewide
In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.
The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Statewide
Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.
Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.
Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (32 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Communications with chambers
All correspondence to the Court must bear the full Title and Index Number of the action and indicate that a copy was sent to all other counsel or self-represented litigant(s) simultaneous with transmittal to the Court. All correspondence shall be concise and state the relief sought or action requested to be taken by the Court.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
In all e-filed cases, correspondence must be transmitted to the Court via NYSCEF. In all cases that are not e-filed, correspondence to the Court must be by e-mail to the Part Clerk and copied to all parties.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Do not copy the Court on correspondence between counsel and/or self-represented parties.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention that cannot otherwise be obtained by correspondence.
Source page 2Filing and working copies
Counsel and self-represented litigants shall familiarize themselves with the statewide E- Filing Rules (§§ 202.5-b and 202.5bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, available at www.nycourts.gov/efile) and the Westchester County E-Filing Protocol.
Source page 2Filing and working copies
General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or efile@nycourts.gov. Specific questions about local procedures should be addressed to the Chief Clerk’s Office at (914) 824-5840.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
All documents in mandatory e-filed cases, except documents subject to the opt-out provision of § 202.5-bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, or documents subject to e-filing in which consent is being withheld, are to be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing System (NYSCEF). All submissions to the Court must be electronically filed, except correspondence or materials specifically requested by the Court.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
The Court’s calendar will be called at 9:30 a.m. daily unless the parties are advised otherwise by court staff.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
Counsel who are scheduled to appear before this Court and another Court must communicate that fact to Chambers prior to the date of appearance so that counsel’s conflicting appearances can be reconciled. Do not ask opposing counsel to advise the Court of conflicting appearances when the case is called. The Court may proceed in that counsel’s absence.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
Only counsel or self-represented litigants who are fully familiar with a case and authorized to enter into binding agreements on all aspects of the case are to appear for conferences. This means that counsel for the plaintiff must be prepared to make a settlement demand, and counsel for the defendant must be prepared to respond to the demand. Please note that failure to comply with this Rule may be treated as a default for purposes of 22 NYCRR § 202.27 and/or may be treated as a failure to appear for purposes of 22 NYCRR § 130.2.1.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
All litigants must appear with their counsel for all conferences unless such appearance is excused by the Court.
Source page 3Adjournments
A request to adjourn an appearance must be made in writing via NYSCEF if it is an e- filed case. If it is a case that is not e-filed, an email must be sent to the Part Clerk at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the scheduled conference.
Source page 3Adjournments
All applications for adjournments must set forth: 1) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; 2) whether the opposing party consents or objects to the application; and 3) the length of the adjournment sought or, if on consent, a date all parties are available. All such communications must be copied to all counsel and self-represented parties.
Source page 3Adjournments
Where the adjournment sought is not on consent, the requesting party must briefly set forth why the adjournment is necessary, the length of the adjournment, and the reason offered by the non-consenting party for his/her lack of consent. Opposing counsel or self-represented party may succinctly provide their reasons for objecting to the requested adjournment if opposing counsel believes that his/her position has been stated incorrectly. No further communication concerning the request for adjournment will be permitted. The request and the response, if any, are NOT to be used to advocate a position on the substantive dispute and shall address only the reason that consent for the requested adjournment is being declined.
Source page 3Adjournments
The Court will advise the requesting party by court notice via NYSCEF if it is an e-filed case, or by email (with copies to all parties copied on the originating email) whether the requested adjournment has been granted. Requests that are not copied to all other parties will not be acted on. The parties should not assume that the request for adjournment (even if consented to) has been granted unless specifically advised by the Court.
Source page 4Motion practice
All motions shall be made in accordance with Section V (Motions) of the Matrimonial Part Rules. Absent permission from the Court, sur-reply and post-submission papers are not permitted. All motion papers and accompanying documents must be uploaded to NYSCEF.
Source page 4Motion practice
Pursuant to Section V-A of the Matrimonial Part Rules, any party seeking to make a motion must file a written letter request for a pre-motion conference on notice to all other parties and uploaded to NYSCEF. The letter request should state the basis of the anticipated motion and may not exceed two (2) pages. All parties so served may serve and file a letter response via NYSCEF within one (1) business day from service of the notification letter.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
Personal appearances are required on the return date unless directed by the Court.
Source page 4Motion practice
All motions are by submission only unless otherwise advised by the Court. Parties may request oral argument by stating “Oral Argument Requested” on the first page of the papers submitted.
Source page 4Motion practice
An Order to Show Cause shall be brought only when there is genuine urgency, a stay is required, or it is mandated by statute in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.8-d. The length of papers submitted regarding Orders to Show Cause shall conform to 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b.
Source page 4Filing and working copies
Proposed Orders to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
A. Counsel and parties must be present at all conferences. Requests to appear virtually or telephonically will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. A request for a virtual or telephonic appearance shall be made in writing at least thirty-six (36) hours prior to the appearance on notice to the other parties and filed on NYSCEF and must state clearly the basis of such request.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
B. Parties must comply with Section III (Conferences) of the Matrimonial Part Rules with respect to the preliminary conference, compliance conferences, and settlement conferences.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Pursuant to Section III-B of the Matrimonial Part Rules, at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled preliminary conference, each party must file on notice to all parties via NYSCEF (a) the retainer agreement; (b) statement of net worth, and (c) the most recent paystub and income tax return. Parties must submit the proposed Preliminary Conference Order at least two (2) days prior to the date of the scheduled preliminary conference via NYSCEF.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Statements of net worth MUST include the party’s gross annual income for the year immediately preceding the preliminary conference. Statements of net worth that include language such as “see tax return” will not be accepted by the court.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
Counsel and any self-represented party must notify the Part Clerk immediately upon being advised of a hearing or trial if an interpreter, technological equipment (e.g., television, monitor), or any special services are required.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
Pursuant to Section VII (Trials) of the Matrimonial Part Rules, parties must submit the
Source page 6Trial exhibits and witnesses
Counsel for the parties must confer and make a good faith effort to stipulate as to exhibits, including physical exhibits, that will be offered into evidence without objection and the redaction of such exhibits as necessary. Each party must upload each exhibit separately using the Virtual Evidence Courtroom.
Source page 6Trial exhibits and witnesses
Counsel for the parties must confer regarding the witnesses to be called and the order that they will be called;
Source page 6Communications with chambers
All motions in limine shall be e-mailed to the Principal Court Attorney, and uploaded to NYSCEF if it is an e-filed case, no later than ten (10) days prior to the assigned trial date.
Source page 6Trial exhibits and witnesses
Both parties are required to deliver an opening statement at the time of the trial. No party will be permitted to waive the delivery of an opening statement.
Source page 6Filing and working copies
The parties must submit and upload to NYSCEF a combined transcript of the proceeding, closing memoranda, and any other document required to complete the record for purposes of any appeal in accordance with the schedule set by the Court, unless otherwise directed.
Source page 7Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Rockland County Supreme Court
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-2722 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court
Rockland County Supreme Court
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Rockland County Supreme Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Rockland County Supreme Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
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View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗