Joseph M. Sorrentino at a glance
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- Criminal Court Judge
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Joseph M. Sorrentino
Criminal Court Judge · Bronx County Criminal Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Appointed, 2024 to Present
- NYS Unified Court System, Appellate Division, Second Department Chief Court Attorney 2022 to 2024
- NYS Unified Court System, Appellate Division, Second Department, Principal Court Attorney to Appellate Division Justice, 2010 to 2017
- NYS Unified Court System, Appellate Division, Second Department, Court Attorney, 2005 to 2010
- Chief Appellate Court Attorney for the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department This progression highlights his deep experience in appellate law, legal research, and court administration, preparing him for his current responsibilities on the Criminal Court bench
Education
- St. John's University School of Law — J.D. (2005)
- Rutgers University — B.A. (2002)
Additional information
- NYS Unified Court System, Appellate Division, Second Department, Supervisor of the Motions Department, 2017 to 2022
- Judge Sorrentino completed studies at St. John’s School of Law and was admitted to practice law in New York State in 2006.
- Currently registered with the Office of Court Administration (OCA) of the New York State Unified Court System, with his registered office located in Brooklyn, New York
- Judge Joseph Sorrentino combines decades of appellate experience with his current role in criminal adjudication.
- His career trajectory demonstrates a strong foundation in New York State law, appellate procedure, and court administration, making him a key figure in the Bronx Criminal Court system
- His docket includes a variety of criminal matters, reflecting his role in maintaining public safety and administering justice in New York City
- While specific case details are limited, Judge Sorrentino has presided over criminal cases such as People v.
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 ↗
Remote appearances
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
Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Bronx County Criminal Court
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Bronx County Criminal 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
Bronx County Criminal 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 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗