Javier E. Ortiz at a glance
- Current role
- Housing Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2029
Javier E. Ortiz
Housing Court Judge · Kings County Housing Court
Biography
Professional career
- Javier Ortiz is a Democratic Party judge serving in the Brooklyn 3rd Municipal Court District of the New York City Civil Court (Kings County), elected in November 2023 for a term running through 2034
- Before becoming a judge, Ortiz held the role of an Associate Court Attorney in the New York County Housing Court (2019–2024).
- His legal career began with internships at the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and early legal work in Queens and Brooklyn
Education
- J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law (2010–2013)
- Drew University — B.A.
Additional information
- Most recently appointed by the Chief Administrative Judge for a five‐year term from 2024 to 2029.
- As of February 2026, Judge Javier E. Ortiz presides in the Housing Court of Kings County, having served on the bench for three years.
- His recent cases include matters in housing law and property disputes
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 July 26, 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 ↗Service record and verification
- Kings County Civil Court · Housing Court Judge · Current · present
- Kings County Civil Court · Civil Court Judge · Current · present
- Kings County Civil Court · Housing Court Judge · Historical or current service unconfirmed · 2024
- Kings County Civil Court · Civil Court Judge · Historical or current service unconfirmed · 2024