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Felice J. Muraca
Judicial Officer · Supreme & County Court, Nassau County
Biography
Professional career
- Current position: Judge, Nassau County Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District, and Judge, Nassau County Family Court (term 2016–2026)
- Elected judge of the Nassau County Supreme Court in New York’s 10th Judicial District, serving since 2015 and currently on the Family Court bench through 2026
- Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney’s Office (1987–1990) Partner, Kelly, Muraca & O’Donnell (1990–1995) and Muraca & Kelly (1995–2004) Sole practitioner, Law Offices of Felice J. Muraca, P.C. (2004–2015) Counsel and Special Assistant to the New York State Senate (2010–2015) Post‐judicial: Partner at Murray Legal, PLLC (2026–present)
- Acting Justice, Supreme & County Court, Nassau County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2015 to 2025
Education
Additional information
- He is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the Major Felony Panel of the Nassau County Assigned Counsel Defender Plan
- Current court assignment: Supreme & County Court, Nassau County
- Muraca’s legal work has spanned federal organized crime, white‐collar crime, serious state criminal matters, catastrophic injury, and high‐end divorce cases.
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
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (39 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
I. COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT: Send an email first, this Court will not engage in ex-parte conversations. All communications with the Court should be via email to the address listed above.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
a. Emails MUST include: the case name and index number, and all relevant parties to the case, including any pro se litigants. Emails should state the relief or action requested to be taken by the Court in a concise manner. Any e-filed letter requests should be copied to the above email address. Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
Source page 1Motion practice
9:00 A.M. All ADR, Compliance, Certification, Settlement conferences require an IN-PERSON APPEARANCE unless otherwise directed by the Court. (Motions are not in person unless explicitly directed, see below.)
Source page 1Motion practice
Hearings and oral arguments will be scheduled by the Court at a time certain and you will be advised in advance. The time certain is when the proceeding will commence, please arrive early to mark your exhibits. Oral Argument on a motion is not automatic, please contact the Court.
Source page 1Adjournments
REASON FOR THE ADJOURNMENT IS REQUIRED. Adjournment requests should not be assumed to be granted unless expressly confirmed by chambers.
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c. ADJOURNMENT OF DEPOSITIONS/DISCOVERY DEADLINES: The Court expects parties to strictly adhere to the discovery schedule contained within the preliminary conference order. All dates and deadlines contained in the Preliminary Conference Order, including deposition/EBT dates, may NOT be changed without prior approval of the court. Parties who wish to request an
Source page 1Adjournments
adjournment of discovery deadlines should email a proposed stipulation with the new date(s) that coincide with the end of disclosure date set out in the preliminary conference order. Counsel requesting the adjournment must provide a reasonable basis for the request. If the parties cannot agree, please email the court for further instruction.
Source page 2Adjournments
d. PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES ARE NOT HELD IN CHAMBERS (UNLESS EXPRESSLY ADVISED OTHERWISE). Preliminary conferences will be conducted according to the rules set forth in 22 NYCRR § 202.19 and are handled by the PC Part. Inquiries regarding preliminary conferences, including scheduling and adjournments, should be directed to the Preliminary Conference Part, not to chambers. Failure to send a deposition rider will result in the Court scheduling dates that will not be adjourned without Court permission.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
e. GENERAL RULES: All appearances must be made by attorneys with knowledge of the facts, history, and status of the case, and authorized to resolve any and all issues on behalf of their respective clients, including entering into stipulations and settling the case, and shall make all appearances until they are relieved by Order of the Court or a Consent to Change Attorney has been filed. (22 NYCRR § 202.1(f) and (g)). Attorneys shall comport themselves in accordance with the rules established in 22 NYCRR § 700.4, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NYS Standards of Civility. This Part expects and requires all counsel to treat one another, the other litigants and all court personnel with professionalism and respect. Self-represented litigants shall be subject to the same rules of practice as attorneys appearing in the part.
Source page 2Motion practice
Counsel, including self-represented litigants, shall notify the court as promptly as possible in the event that an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, or if a case or motion has become wholly or partially moot, or if a party has died or filed a petition in bankruptcy. Such notification shall be made in writing via e-filed letter, or if not an e-filed case, filed with the Clerk. (22 NYCRR § 202.28(b))
Source page 2Communications with chambers
III. MOTIONS: NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED ON RETURN DATES, unless: a) you have specific instruction by way of an e-mail from the Court or an e-filed court notice scheduling an in-person appearance for oral argument; and/or b) the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE directs you to appear in person on the return date. The Court will entertain oral argument requested by the parties in its discretion and only when it is deemed necessary, please contact the Court to confirm if the request has been granted.
Source page 2Adjournments
Discovery is not automatically stayed because you have a filed a motion (unless authorized by statute), therefore, you must still request permission for an adjournment of discovery deadlines when motions are pending.
Source page 2Motion practice
a. Pre-Motion – Discovery: Prior to making or filing any discovery motions, the movant is encouraged to email the court with a brief description of the discovery issues. The Court will then determine if a conference is necessary to resolve the issue(s). Should a conference be held that resolves the matter, a sua sponte order consistent with such resolution may be issued.
Source page 2Motion practice
b. Submission of Motions: All motions and cross motions submitted shall be in compliance with 22 NYCRR §§ 202.5 and 202.7. Any failure to comply with the requirements of this section may result in the rejection of the non-complying papers.
Source page 2Motion practice
All motions should be made returnable on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Voluminous motions shall be submitted with a table of contents, outlining the relief requested and the page number on which it appears, either in the affirmation in support and/or memorandum of law.
Source page 3Motion practice
Service requirements under CPLR §§ 2214 and 2215 will be strictly enforced. No sur-reply papers will be considered without express leave of the Court. No papers shall be accepted after a motion is marked submitted, without express leave of the Court.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
Counsel is required to provide the Court with their e-mail addresses on all submissions. If opposing counsel declines to submit opposition or if the movant declines to submit reply papers, counsel should e-file an affirmation stating such. Once all papers have been filed, please e-file a letter to the Court confirming that all papers have been submitted.
Source page 3Adjournments
c. Withdrawal of Motions: Motions on the calendar may be withdrawn by submission of a letter or stipulation signed by all parties and uploaded to NYSCEF. A courtesy copy may also be emailed to chambers. If a matter is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, the movant shall immediately inform the Court in writing prior to the return date of the motion. A stipulation of discontinuance must follow as soon as practicable.
Source page 3Motion practice
d. Summary Judgment Motions: All motions for summary judgment must be made in compliance with 22 NYCRR § 202.8-g. Pursuant to CPLR § 3212(a), motions for summary judgment shall be made no later than ninety (90) days after filing of the note of issue, except with leave of court upon a showing of good cause.
Source page 3Motion practice
Motions brought pursuant to CPLR §§ 3211, 3212 or 3213 shall NOT automatically stay discovery pending the determination of that motion, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Source page 3Adjournments
e. Adjournments: Applications for adjournments of motions must be made at least one (1) business day prior to the return date. All attorneys and pro se litigants shall be notified of all adjournment requests prior to said request. Requests for adjournments shall be made via the part’s adjournment request form, or by stipulation, and emailed to chambers. The form can be found on the Supreme Court Directory http://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/10JD/nassau/supreme_directory.shtml.
Source page 3Adjournments
Counsel/pro se litigant requesting the adjournment must provide a reasonable basis for the request and propose new adjourn dates. The request must include all other relevant parties and must indicate whether such adjournment is on consent. Adjournment requests should not be assumed to be granted unless expressly confirmed by chambers in writing.
Source page 3Motion practice
Orders to Show Cause return dates require an in-person appearance at the time indicated by the court, unless otherwise directed in the submitted papers. Failure to appear may result in the denial of any motion made by the non-appearing party and/or the granting of any motion on default when the
Source page 3Motion practice
Orders to Show Cause must comply with 22 NYCRR §§ 202.7(d) and 202.8-3. Such motion shall only be brought when there is a genuine urgency, or for an application for a provisional remedy, or for relief such as contempt. Any request for a provisional remedy should be clearly noted on the face page of the Order to Show Cause. A party seeking an Order to Show Cause shall provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours’ notice to the other parties and annex an Affidavit or Affirmation of Notice to the documents. Proof of service of the signed Order to Show Cause must be filed at least one (1) business day prior to the return date.
Source page 4Motion practice
Any Order to Show Cause seeking any injunctive relief, including a stay or TRO, must be made in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.7(f). Requests to continue or vacate a stay or TRO beyond the return date of the motion shall be made in-Court on the return date. Failure to appear shall result in the automatic vacatur of the stay or TRO, unless the Order to Show Cause provides otherwise.
Source page 4Discovery
Prior to the commencement of trial, either with or without a jury, counsel shall submit to the Court by email to JudgeMuracaRemote@nycourts.gov, marked pleadings and amendments thereto, a copy of all bill of particulars served, an exhibit list, and any deposition transcripts that will be used at trial. Counsel shall further advise the Court of the witnesses to be called, and if any be experts, shall further provide the information required by CPLR § 3101 (d)(1)(i). The witness list shall include proposed testimony dates for each witness. If a full day of testimony is not possible, counsel must notify the Court prior to the commencement of trial. All trial exhibits shall be pre-marked for identification. Counsel shall notify the Court of their inability to stipulate to the admission of any exhibits. All exhibits over 50 pages must be Bates stamped.
Source page 4Communications with chambers
Counsel must also submit proposed jury charges and verdict sheets to the Court in typed form prior to commencement of trial. The proposed jury charges and verdict sheet must be emailed to chambers in editable text format such as .doc or .wpd. Opposing counsel must be copied on the email.
Source page 4Motion practice
Motions in limine shall be made as early as possible and at least five (5) days prior to the commencement of trial. Counsel shall submit a brief written affirmation and/or memorandum of law setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory authority or case law.
Source page 4Motion practice
Motions in limine should be e-filed as “Pre-Trial Memorandum” document type on NYSCEF and a courtesy copy shall be emailed in PDF format.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
Counsel must notify the Court if a witness requires a language interpreter as soon as the case is assigned so that timely arrangements can be made.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
Except as otherwise permitted by the CPLR, subpoenaed records for trial must be sent to the Subpoenaed Records Room. Trial authorizations should be filled out accordingly. It is the responsibility of counsel to ensure that the subpoenaed records have arrived in the records room before trial.
Source page 4Filing and working copies
All parties should familiarize themselves with the statewide E-Filing Rules: 22 NYCRR § 202.5-b and 202.5-bb, which are available at http://ww2.nycourts.gov/rules/trialcourts/202.shtml. General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033.
Source page 4Filing and working copies
All paper cases must be converted to e-file. Parties on non e-filed cases must complete the EF-10 Stipulation and Consent to E-filing found on the e-filing website (link below) and file it with the EDDS (Electronic Document Delivery System) website (link below).
Source page 5Motion practice
All motion papers and submissions must be e-filed. Unrepresented litigants must also e-file their papers after creating an account in accordance with the instructions on the Court’s website at: https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/UnRepresentedHome
Source page 5Adjournments
a. Settlement and Discontinuances: If the case has been settled or discontinued, pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.28, you must notify the court immediately by email, and file a stipulation of a settlement and/or discontinuance and withdrawing any pending motions or applications.
Source page 5Filing and working copies
d. Hearings/Inquests: All hearings and/or inquests emanating from cases in the inventory of IAS Part 42 shall be scheduled by the Court. The filing of a note of issue is a condition precedent to the commencement of any hearing or inquest. All evidence for Inquests should be in admissible form in accordance with the CPLR.
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e. Sanctions: The Court will not consider a sanctions application unless the moving party first seeks withdrawal or discontinuance of the offending act or action or demands required or necessary action which is refused. Proof of such request must be made a part of the sanctions application.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
f. Mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Attorneys/parties will be required to attend a pre-trial settlement conference within 60 days after certification. The attorneys/parties are directed to advise the court of any developments in terms of ADR prior to the pre-trial settlement conference. The parties are also free, as always, to take part in private mediation.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Parties should also expect that EVERY conference before the IAS Part prior to the pre-trial settlement conference will also be a settlement conference, and parties should appear with the authority to settle the matter.
Source page 5Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Supreme & County Court, Nassau County
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
Supreme & County Court, Nassau County
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
Supreme & County Court, Nassau County
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
Supreme & County Court, Nassau County
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 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
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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 ↗