Chidi A. Eze at a glance
- Current role
- Civil Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2036
Chidi A. Eze
Civil Court Judge · Kings County Civil Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, New York City Civil Court, Kings County, 2026 to Present
- On January 1, 2026, Chidi Eze officially took the oath of office as a Civil Court Judge, with a ceremonial induction held on January 18, 2026, at St. Francis College in Brooklyn
Education
- UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM LAW SCHOOL — LL.B. (2000)
Additional information
- SOLE PRACTITIONER 2004 to 2026
- His work contributed to the passage of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) in 2022, which protects thousands of homeowners.
- In 2010, VerdictSearch Law Review recognized him as one of New York State’s highest jury award winners, highlighting the tangible impact of his litigation efforts
- Eze launched his own law firm in Downtown Brooklyn in 2004
- He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2003 and to the Federal District Courts in 2004
- Born in Nigeria and raised in a family that valued education and integrity, Eze obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics before pursuing a law degree at the University of Birmingham Law School in England, graduating in 2000.
- CHIDI EZE, ESQ.
- focusing on civil rights, employment law, and mortgage foreclosure defense.
- Beyond his legal practice, Judge Eze is known for his community advocacy and pro bono work, particularly for residents facing housing and employment challenges.
- He has represented clients in over 100 federal cases, achieving significant settlements against major financial institutions and advocating for low-income residents facing housing insecurity.
- Chidi Eze, also known as Anthony “Chidi” Eze, is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney with over two decades of experience advocating for civil rights, homeowners, and workers in Brooklyn, New York.
- He became the first Ikwerre, Nigeria-born individual to hold a judicial position in the United States, marking a historic milestone for the Nigerian and immigrant communities.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 208 — Uniform Civil Rules New York City Civil Court
Kings County Civil 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
Kings County Civil 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
Kings County Civil 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
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗