Danielle L. Hartman at a glance
- Current role
- Supreme Court Justice
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2031
Danielle L. Hartman
Supreme Court Justice · Queens County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Acting Supreme Court Justice, Criminal Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Designated by Acting Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker, 2023 to Present
- Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, 2017 to 2021
- Principal Court Attorney
- Queens County District Attorney's Office
Education
- Emory University
- The George Washington University of Law — J.D.
Additional information
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 (14 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Conferences and appearances
• All appearances in the Part are in person, unless expressly provided otherwise. If an attorney or litigant wishes to appear virtually due to exigent circumstances, the attorney must explain those circumstances to the Court and make a request to appear virtually at least 24 hours in advance of the court appearance and must receive permission from the Court to appear virtually.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
• Except as otherwise provided, email communications with Chambers shall be copied to all counsel, including the Attorney for the Child where applicable. Absent exceptional circumstances, ex-parte communications shall be disregarded in their entirety.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
• Copies of correspondence between counsel should not be sent to the Court.
Source page 1Filing and working copies
• Certificates of compliance should be brought to Room 710 on the seventh floor of the courthouse, and a courtesy copy should be emailed to opposing counsel, QIDV@nycourts.gov, and HXScotti@nycourts.gov.
Source page 2Filing and working copies
• Any amendments to petitions or the filing of new petitions regarding any family matter should be done at Family Court and we will transfer the case if appropriate. The paperwork for new and amended filings should be emailed to QIDV@nycourts.gov and MMelo@nycourts.gov.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
• Please be advised that although this is a virtual appearance, it is still a court appearance. Accordingly, you should conduct yourselves as if you were appearing in the courtroom, i.e., dress appropriately; no eating, drinking, or smoking; only one person may speak at a time, etc. You should also be in a private space away from all distractions and outside noises.
Source page 2Adjournments
• Counsel, their clients, and the District Attorney (where applicable) must appear at all scheduled court appearances unless the Court expressly directs otherwise. No adjournments will be granted unless counsel is actually engaged, and has submitted an affirmation to that effect, or upon a showing of exigent circumstances. Affirmations of actual engagement should be submitted to the Court no later than 5 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled appearance. Affirmations may be submitted in person or by email to QIDV@nycourts.gov.
Source page 2Adjournments
• Requests for adjournments on consent shall be submitted to QIDV@nycourts.gov and KSAttia@nycourts.gov. To assist the Court in scheduling said adjournments, Counsel shall provide a list of 4 dates/times when ALL parties are available.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
• Counsel must be prepared to discuss all aspects of a matter, including settlement, at any scheduled preliminary, compliance, pre-trial, or other scheduled court appearance.
Source page 2Discovery
• Preliminary Conferences: The parties must provide the Court and opposing counsel with financial disclosure as required by the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts (22 NYCRR § 202.16). These papers must be exchanged between the parties and filed with the Court no later than 10 days before the Preliminary Conference unless the Court directs otherwise. Counsel shall also provide the Court with copies of the verified complaint and answer and the attorneys’ retainer agreements. Prior to the appearance, counsel should complete the preliminary conference order form which is available on the Court’s website.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
• Compliance Conferences: Counsel attending shall be fully familiar with the case and must have the authority to settle or dispose of the action.
Source page 3Motion practice
• Prior to the filing of any application either by Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause, counsel must request a conference with the Court by sending an email to QIDV@nycourts.gov and HXScotti@nycourts.gov.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
• Oral argument is required on the return date of all Orders to Show Cause as well as proof of service. All Orders to Show Cause in matrimonial cases must first be processed through the ex-parte Motion Part, at Supreme Court. Applicable fees must be paid to the Queens County Clerk.
Source page 3Motion practice
• All motion practice shall conform to the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts and the CPLR.
Source page 3Published judge / part rules (12 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Conferences and appearances
All appearances in the Part are in person, unless expressly provided otherwise. If an attorney or litigant wishes to appear virtually due to exigent circumstances, the attorney must explain those circumstances to the Court and make a request to appear virtually at least 24 hours in advance of the court appearance and must receive permission from the Court to appear virtually.
Source page web_or_saved_captureCommunications with chambers
Except as otherwise provided, email communications with Chambers shall be copied to all counsel, including the Attorney for the Child where applicable. Absent exceptional circumstances, ex-parte communications shall be disregarded in their entirety.
Source page web_or_saved_captureCommunications with chambers
Copies of correspondence between counsel should not be sent to the Court. In all matrimonial actions, counsel are strongly encouraged to consent to e-filing through NYSCEF. Certificates of compliance should be brought to Room 710 on the seventh floor of the courthouse, and a courtesy copy should be emailed to opposing counsel, [email protected] , and [email protected] .
Source page web_or_saved_captureFiling and working copies
Any amendments to petitions or the filing of new petitions regarding any family matter should be done at Family Court and we will transfer the case if appropriate. The paperwork for new and amended filings should be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] .
Source page web_or_saved_captureConferences and appearances
Referrals for reassignment of cases to QIDV should be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] . Microsoft Teams Appearances Please be advised that although this is a virtual appearance, it is still a court appearance. Accordingly, you should conduct yourselves as if you were appearing in the courtroom, i.e., dress appropriately; no eating, drinking, or smoking; only one person may speak at a time, etc. You should also be in a private space away from all distractions and outside noises .
Source page web_or_saved_captureAdjournments
Adjournments Counsel, their clients, and the District Attorney (where applicable) must appear at all scheduled court appearances unless the Court expressly directs otherwise. No adjournments will be granted unless counsel is actually engaged, and has submitted an affirmation to that effect, or upon a showing of exigent circumstances. Affirmations of actual engagement should be submitted to the Court no later than 5 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled appearance. Affirmations may be submitted in person or by email to [email protected] .
Source page web_or_saved_captureAdjournments
Requests for adjournments on consent shall be submitted to [email protected] and [email protected] . To assist the Court in scheduling said adjournments, Counsel shall provide a list of 4 dates/times when ALL parties are available.
Source page web_or_saved_captureConferences and appearances
Conferences Counsel must be prepared to discuss all aspects of a matter, including settlement, at any scheduled preliminary, compliance, pre-trial, or other scheduled court appearance. • Counsel are encouraged to request conferences where appropriate to expedite the disposition of any matters.
Source page web_or_saved_captureDiscovery
Preliminary Conferences: The parties must provide the Court and opposing counsel with financial disclosure as required by the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts (22 NYCRR § 202.16). These papers must be exchanged between the parties and filed with the Court no later than 10 days before the Preliminary Conference unless the Court directs otherwise. Counsel shall also provide the Court with copies of the verified complaint and answer and the attorneys’ retainer agreements. Prior to the appearance, counsel should complete the preliminary conference order form which is available on the Court’s website.
Source page web_or_saved_captureMotion practice
Compliance Conferences: Counsel attending shall be fully familiar with the case and must have the authority to settle or dispose of the action. Motions Prior to the filing of any application either by Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause, counsel must request a conference with the Court by sending an email to [email protected] and [email protected] .
Source page web_or_saved_captureCommunications with chambers
Oral argument is required on the return date of all Orders to Show Cause as well as proof of service. All Orders to Show Cause in matrimonial cases must first be processed through the ex-parte Motion Part, at Supreme Court. Applicable fees must be paid to the Queens County Clerk.
Source page web_or_saved_captureMotion practice
All motion practice shall conform to the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts and the CPLR. Subpoenas / Vouchers Vouchers and subpoenas will not be signed by the Court while the Court is in session. They may be emailed to [email protected] . The Court will reject any subpoenas that are not in accord with CPLR §§ 2305 (b) and 3120 as amended on August 24, 2018, and September 1, 2003, respectively.
Source page web_or_saved_captureShared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Queens 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
Queens 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
Queens 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
Queens 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
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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 ↗