--- title: "Catherine M. DiDomenico | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/catherine-m-didomenico" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Catherine M. DiDomenico Richmond County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Richmond County Supreme Court - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Richmond County, New York, NY, 2009-present - Judge, New York City Family Court, New York, NY, 2017-2027 - Judge, New York City Family Court, New York, NY, 2007-2017 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, NY, 2005-2005 - Law Clerk to Federal Judge, ?-present - Certified Federal and State Court Mediator, ?-present - Administrative Law Judge, ?-present ### Education - cum laude — Fordham University — 1989 - magna cum laude — Fordham University — 1986 ### Additional information - Impartial Hearing Officer, ?-present - Counsel to US Mediator, ?-present - Counsel to U.S. Representative, ?-present - Private Practice, ?-present - Judge, New York City Family Court, NY, ?-present ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: 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 obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=5w/TdLxdEcGEjL0VeHHyHQ%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=5w/TdLxdEcGEjL0VeHHyHQ%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=5w/TdLxdEcGEjL0VeHHyHQ%3D%3D) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14687/catherine-didomenico/) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14687/catherine-didomenico/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/catherine-m-didomenico", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/catherine-m-didomenico", "name": "Catherine M. 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You may modify these sample orders to fit the specifics of your case. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, the first conference held in a newly filed matrimonial case will be held by telephone conference call to Chambers. The initial call will be followed by an “in person” Preliminary Conference (“PC”). All appearances in matrimonial cases (other than the initial phone conference) are held “in person” unless the Court directs otherwise. Counsel are to confer and prepare a proposed PC Order to be e-filed at least 24 hours before the Preliminary Conference is held. Statements of Net Worth with three years of supporting tax and financial information must be e-filed before the Preliminary Conference. Preliminary conferences which include self-represented litigants will be held in person without an initial telephone conference. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies As matrimonial cases are confidential, access to the NYSCEF E-file by non-parties must be authorized by the Court upon application. However, the courtroom is always open to the public regardless of the nature of the case being heard. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers The Integrated Domestic Violence Part (“IDV”) calendar is heard on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Criminal Court calendar is called at 9:30 AM, immediately followed by the Family Court calendar. Please note that the IDV Part is not a “filing part.” Eligible cases are transferred into the Part on a discretionary basis. Recommendations for eligible cases may be communicated to the Part Clerk. Screening meetings for transfer eligible cases are conducted on Fridays. After a case is transferred into the Part it will be assigned a new IDV docket number. Motions may be filed under the transferred docket number, but additional or supplemental petitions must be filed in the court of origin and recommended for potential transfer into IDV. Any questions regarding the transfer or filing process should be directed to the Part Clerk. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All adjournments require prior approval of the Court. To request an adjournment, please contact Chambers via conference call with counsel for ALL parties on the line. Counsel are requested to NOT seek an adjournment by email. Adjournments of trial or hearing dates will not be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. Self-represented litigants who are seeking an adjournment may do so in writing uploaded to NYSCEF provided the request is copied on all counsel or self-represented parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motion, Opposition, and Reply papers must be served in compliance with the CPLR unless approved by the Court. Oral argument will be held on all motions. Motions will not be taken on “submission” absent Court approval. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Counsel are reminded that the CPLR does not provide for sur-reply papers or allow the presentation of papers, emails or letters to the court after argument of a motion. Sur-replies, letters, and the responses to such letters addressed to the substance of motions will not be considered unless specifically authorized by the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice This Court does not entertain “litigation by letter” and will not consider substantive applications made by letter or email. All applications for substantive relief must be made by Motion or by Order to Show Cause. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Discovery Motions in civil cases should not be filed absent prior approval of the Court. Approval may be requested via conference call with the Law Clerk. All discovery motions must include a “Good Faith Affirmation” indicating diligent steps taken to avoid the necessity of a discovery motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Summary Judgment Motions must be made within 60 days of filing the Note of Issue. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Summary Judgment motions should generally not be made before the filing of the Note of Issue unless prior Court approval is obtained. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Any application for temporary injunctive relief shall be filed by Order to Show Cause and shall either provide notice or contain an affirmation demonstrating there will be significant prejudice to the party seeking the restraining order by giving notice. In the absence of a showing of significant prejudice, an affirmation must demonstrate that a good faith effort has been made to notify the party against whom the restraining order is sought in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.7. Generally, 202.70(f) notice must be made at least 24 hours before filing and shall include the nature of the application to be made or annex a copy of the application. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Artificial intelligence Counsel who have utilized AI to assist them in the preparation of legal documents must review the same for accuracy and must certify or affirm that they have checked the citations include therein. Counsel must ensure they are utilizing cases accurately reflecting current law. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses All “so ordered” or judicial subpoenas must come with a cover letter proffer as to why the information sought is relevant and necessary and why an attorney’s subpoena will not suffice. Trial subpoenas should be made returnable to the subpoenaed records room located at Richmond County Supreme Court at 26 Central Avenue, Staten Island, New York, 10301 (718-675-8700). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances The Note of Issue shall be filed prior to the pre-trial conference and in accordance with the Compliance Conference Order. In civil cases, the Note of Issue must not be filed until after a certification conference is held and a Certification Order is uploaded to NYSCEF. In matrimonial cases, the Note of Issue must be filed at least twenty-four hours before a scheduled Inquest date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice (5) A list of documents which can be stipulated into evidence (6) All motions in limine shall be made at the pre-trial conference, or prior to the commencement of trial. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Counsel shall pre-mark all exhibits they plan to introduce at trial. Plaintiffs will number their exhibits. defendants will letter their exhibits. The Court is to be provided with a courtesy copy of all items marked into evidence. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Civil Jury Trials will require all counsel to prepare a document proposing PJI sections that they wish to be charged to the Jury and prepare a proposed verdict sheet. All counsel must use the most recently published Pattern Jury Instructions unless all parties and the Court stipulate in writing to use a prior year. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Matrimonial Inquests may be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, provided the parties have e-filed the following documents at least twenty-four hours before the Inquest date: (1) Signed Stipulation of Settlement, (2) proposed Judgment of Divorce and Findings of Fact, (3) Note of Issue, (4) Certificate of Dissolution, and (5) all ancillary documents required by the Matrimonial Clerk’s office. The Inquest transcript must be purchased by the parties and e- filed upon receipt. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/13jd/rules/DiDomenico/Part%2011%20Rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27. - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.