Lizette Colon at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 21, Commercial, Guardianship, and Mental Hygiene Parts
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Lizette Colon
Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 21, Commercial, Guardianship, and Mental Hygiene Parts · Richmond County Supreme Court, Civil Term
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Richmond County, NY, 2021-2035
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2015-2024
- Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Kings County, New York, NY, 2019-2021
- In 2019, she was designated by the Chief Administrative Judge as an acting justice in the Civil Term of the Kings County Supreme Court
- Spanish Interpreter, Senior Court Clerk, Court Attorney, NYS Office of Court Administration, NY, 1992-2014
- Began her career with the New York State Unified Court System in 1992, serving in roles such as court attorney, Spanish interpreter, and clerk for the Hon
- Justice on the New York Supreme Court, 2nd Judicial District, which includes Kings County (Brooklyn)
Education
- Colon earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1998 and was admitted to practice law in New York in 1999
Additional information
- In addition to her legal career, Colon held the role of a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve
- Registered as a Democrat and has participated in judicial elections consistent with her party affiliation
- Her early experience provided her with extensive knowledge of court procedures and case management
- She has over 12 years of judicial experience and has presided over a variety of civil and commercial cases
- She presides over cases in the Supreme Court, including Commercial, Guardianship, and Mental Hygiene parts, and has experience handling both bench and jury trials
- She has been active in community and professional organizations, including serving as board member and chair of On Your Mark, Inc., past president of the Catholic Lawyers Guild, and memberships in the Latino Judges Association, Puerto Rican Bar Association, Columbian Lawyers Association, Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association, and Staten Island Women’s Bar Association
Lizette Colon Procedures & Courtroom Rules
Exhibits
Judge Specific
Justice Colon requires marked trial-evidence packets and witness lists at least three workdays before trial.
Parties must submit marked trial evidence packets and witness lists to chambers at least 3 workdays before the trial.Justice Lizette Colon IAS Part 21 Rules ↗
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
Judge Specific
Justice Colon conducts trials in person, but virtual witness testimony may be used if the parties stipulate and consult with the court.
Attorneys/Litigants shall appear before the Honorable Lizette Colon and be prepared to conduct trial with all witnesses in person unless the parties have stipulated and consulted with the Court regarding any virtual testimony.Justice Lizette Colon IAS Part 21 Rules ↗
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 ↗
Personal Injury Trial Structure
Courtwide
Richmond County bifurcates personal-injury trials, except medical-malpractice matters or cases otherwise ordered by the court, and ordinarily uses the same jury for liability and damages.
All personal injury matters except medical malpractice and any matter otherwise ordered by the Court, shall be bifurcated. The same jury will sit for the liability and damages portion of the case, if possible.Richmond County Supreme Court Jury Selection Part Rules ↗
Jury Selection Method
Courtwide
Richmond County requires White's method during jury selection.
White’s method shall be employed by all parties during jury selection.Richmond County Supreme Court Jury Selection Part Rules ↗
Trial Readiness And Assignment
Courtwide
After discovery certification and the pretrial process, Richmond County may send a case to immediate jury selection and trial if settlement negotiations are not conducted expeditiously in good faith.
The court has the discretion to send the case for immediate jury selection and trial; and will do so if settlement negotiations are not expeditiously conducted in good faith.Thirteenth Judicial District Uniform Civil Term Rules ↗
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (40 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Motion practice
Judge Colon’s parts shall conduct bench trials and jury trials in person. Conferences and oral arguments shall remain virtual unless an “in person” request is submitted or directed by the Court.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
Please ensure your appearance alert system (e-law, e-courts etc.) and e-file contact information is current and correct. The court shall schedule virtual appearances and “in person” appearances via the court’s UCMS (case scheduling system). Highlight and right click the link provided in “comments” which will take you to the virtual Teams appearance. You may also use the hyperlinks in these rules to access the required documents, forms, and recurring Microsoft Teams conference links.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
Upon joinder and the filing of an RJI with PC request, the Court will schedule the matter for a PC. PCs are scheduled on the first Friday of every month. The scheduled PC date is a NON- APPEARANCE DATE. On the scheduled PC date, the Court shall issue a PC which will be uploaded to e-file on that day. The Court will issue and indicate on the PC order the CC and NOI dates (discussed in detail below). Upon proper receipt of the NOI, the Court shall schedule the matter for a settlement conference. If the matter does not settle at the settlement conference, the Court will schedule the matter for trial (bench or jury, as applicable).
Source page 1Communications with chambers
This court does not entertain correspondence on cases before the court, except the formal orders and forms outlined in these rules. Any non-conforming correspondence will not be entertained and will be automatically rejected. Formal application (OSC/motion) or specific request forms are required for judicial intervention.
Source page 1Motion practice
EBTs must be held in compliance with deposition rules. This court shall not entertain “EBT rulings.” The parties must bring an OSC/motion to address violations & preserve their rights.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
Preliminary Conferences (PC) On the scheduled PC date, a Preliminary Conference Order will be generated and issued by the Court. The signed and entered orders will be uploaded to e-file. THIS IS A NON- APPEARANCE DATE, no action required by the parties. The PC order shall indicate the CC and NOI dates.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
CCs are scheduled for NON-APPEARANCE dates. However, on or before the scheduled CC date, parties MUST complete and e-file a Compliance Conference order on consent using this
Source page 2Discovery
3. All party discovery (including IME) must take place prior to NOI date previously issued by the Court.
Source page 2Discovery
4. All discovery must have a date certain or an “on or before” date. Do not indicate within certain # of days.
Source page 2Filing and working copies
7. Plaintiff must TIMELY e-file the FINAL completed, fully executed, proposed consent order, using drop down menu “proposed order” via the e-file system. If more than one order is e-filed, all will be rejected. Each proposed order will be presented to Judge Colon for review and signature. If approved, the proposed order will be so ordered, and any new dates shall be indicated on the order. The signed order will be entered and uploaded to e-file by the clerk. If rejected, the parties will be notified “NOT APPROVED” via the e-file system.
Source page 3Discovery
The parties are strongly encouraged to resolve discovery amongst themselves and complete, fully execute, and submit (Efile) a Compliance Conference Order on consent. All correctly submitted consent orders shall be reviewed, signed, and processed ASAP (typically the same date received) and the CC conference will be deemed “held.”
Source page 3Motion practice
Parties may not vacate or extend NOI and may not consent to extend the time to file Summary Judgment motion at any time. In matters where at least one party is pro se, consent orders will not be accepted. A virtual conference (Virtual Discovery Conference Request) or (In Person Conference Request) is required each party may file their own request and the court may accommodate hybrid conferences.
Source page 3Motion practice
Discovery Virtual Conference Request The parties are strongly encouraged to resolve discovery amongst themselves and e-file consent discovery orders. DISCOVERY MOTIONS MAY NOT BE FILED WITHOUT PRIOR COURT PERMISSION AND SHALL BE DENIED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION. If the parties, after good faith efforts, are unable to resolve their discovery issues, they SHALL e- file a virtual conference request for judicial intervention either before their CC date or AT LEAST 1 MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR NOI DATE. (Virtual Discovery Conference Request)
Source page 3Discovery
Unrepresented litigants/Pro Se: where there is a litigant that is not represented by an attorney, a Pro Se party, CC orders will not be accepted on consent. The parties must complete and e-file a Virtual Discovery Conference Request or an In-Person Conference Request with or without a proposed order. Pro se parties may choose whether they wish to appear virtually or in person.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
The Virtual Discovery Conference Request or In-Person Conference Request form must be fully completed and e-filed by either party. Incomplete submissions or any other unauthorized correspondence, shall be rejected. Upon receipt, the court will schedule a conference.
Source page 3Discovery
If you are seeking to extend NOI, at least ONE MONTH BEFORE YOUR NOI, you must make a formal request to do so by filing a new Compliance Conference Order or Virtual Discovery Conference Request.. If you file a new Proposed Compliance Conference Order to extend the NOI date, you must provide a good-cause reason for the extension request (i.e., third party complaint filed, medical emergency, recent surgery etc.).
Source page 4Discovery
This Court DOES NOT hold certification conferences. If the parties are unable to resolve an outstanding discovery issue, they must e-file Virtual Discovery Conference Request at least 1 month prior to the NOI date.
Source page 4Motion practice
Parties shall receive a court notice via E-Courts. There will be a link in the comments or use hyperlink at the end of these instructions to log onto the virtual settlement conference scheduled by the Court. Settlement Conferences are scheduled after the NOI is filed and time for SJ motion has expired.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
Counselors shall appear, with knowledge of the case and authority to settle and preplanned access to their client/adjustor. Should the case not settle, the parties shall be prepared to receive a trial date approximately two months from the conference date (approximately 6 months from
Source page 4Adjournments
At any time before trial, if the parties settle the case, Plaintiff must complete and e-file the attached settlement form. If partially settled, so indicate, individually naming settled parties (use Settlement Notice Form) and submit via NYSCEF. Parties must continue to e-file discontinuances, with appropriate fee.
Source page 4Communications with chambers
Chambers will immediately contact the moving attorney as well as opposing counsel upon receipt of all properly noticed Orders to Show Cause to set up a virtual hearing on the interim relief. In most cases, this virtual hearing will take place on the same day on which the Order to Show Cause is filed. Accordingly, all attorneys should be prepared to argue their position.
Source page 5Communications with chambers
Orders to Show Cause that are not requesting interim relief will be signed in the absence of any procedural or legal defects the same day Chambers receives them. Contact information for any non-e-file parties (telephone number and email address) must be provided to Chambers along with the Order to Show Cause. Any pro se parties filing Orders to Show Cause must provide their telephone number and email address to the Court upon filing.
Source page 5Adjournments
COMMUNICATION. Adjournments are only granted for good cause.
Source page 5Motion practice
Oral argument is required on all motions and are held on Microsoft Teams. However, pro se participants may elect to appear in person and must inform the court if they choose to do so.
Source page 5Adjournments
The Court shall hold a virtual motion calendar (Microsoft Teams code below) on the scheduled calendar date (calendar call promptly at 10:00am). Motions shall be decided on default if there is a failure to file papers and/or appear, a failure to submit a consent order or a failure to obtain an adjournment.
Source page 5Motion practice
Discovery Motions - No discovery motions shall be made without prior court approval. If the parties, after good faith efforts, are unable to resolve their discovery issues, they SHALL e-file a Virtual Discovery Conference Request or In Person Discovery Conference Request for judicial intervention.
Source page 6Filing and working copies
Stay order – If the parties require a stay due to death of a party, incapacity of a party, military service of a party or any other statutory reason, all parties must complete and fully execute a stay order. The party requesting the stay must provide the necessary proof (death cert, military orders, bankruptcy order, AIP petition, doctor affidavit) and e-file the fully completed and fully executed proposed stay order (use Stay Order). Parties may stipulate to lift the stay on a case.
Source page 6Trial exhibits and witnesses
Attorneys/Litigants shall appear before the Honorable Lizette Colon, at Borough Hall, 10 Richmond Terrace (2nd Floor Courtroom), Staten Island, New York 10301and be prepared to conduct trial with all witnesses in person unless the parties have stipulated and consulted with the Court regarding any virtual testimony. UNLESS NYS OR NATIONAL HEALTH
Source page 6Communications with chambers
Should there be any issues thwarting the immediacy of the above, or if the matter has settled, attorneys shall immediately contact the Chambers of Judge Colon (see settlement section).
Source page 6Adjournments
Unless there are extenuating circumstances, no adjournments shall be given.
Source page 6Communications with chambers
Parties must submit marked trial evidence packets and witness lists to chambers, located at Borough Hall, 10 Richmond Terrace (2nd Floor Courtroom), Staten Island, NY 10301, entrance on the corner of Hyatt St. and Stuyvesant PL. at least 3 workdays before the trial.
Source page 6Communications with chambers
Contact chambers to arrange delivery of trial packets. The documents the parties stipulate into evidence must be pre-marked with plaintiff using numbers and defendant using letters. Documents not stipulated into evidence shall be submitted by the admission seeking party, marked only for I.D. The attorney may attempt to lay a foundation for the documents during the proceeding.
Source page 6Trial exhibits and witnesses
Pursuant to CPLR §4213, in trials by the court, the parties may submit proposed findings of facts. The parties shall file their proposed findings of fact on or before 30 days from the conclusion of a bench trial before this court. The parties shall not extend that time except by leave of this court.
Source page 6Conferences and appearances
9. For structured settlements, you must upload: structure settlement broker’s affidavit; proposed settlement agreement; proposed assignment agreement; proposed annuity contract; proposed guaranty agreement; accepted and rejected structure proposals.
Source page 7Courtroom conduct and technology
10. An un-redacted proposed order must be submitted to our Part email RICSIAS21@nycourts.gov in WORD FORMAT, and include the OCA retainer number, and the proposed bank and its address.
Source page 7Conferences and appearances
11. A waiver of appearance from the Defendant(s) for the Hearing, or alternatively, you must provide Defendant’s email on the Infant Compromise Virtual Hearing Request Form.
Source page 7Adjournments
All conferences, hearings and motions are individually scheduled by Chambers and may not be adjourned without first obtaining an available date from Chambers. Petitioner must be prepared to ensure the AIP appears for the hearing unless excused by the Court. Hearings, motions and conferences may be conducted “in person”, “virtually” of “hybrid” depending the on individual circumstances and will be determined by the Court.
Source page 7Filing and working copies
If after filing your petition you are assigned to this Court, call my courtroom 718-675-8478 and come to my courtroom to discuss the filing and procedures with me/my staff. We must have your contact information including your cell phone number and email address.
Source page 7Discovery
As per NY General Obligations Law §5-1705(d) a petition for approval of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights shall include a copy of the transfer agreement, a copy of the disclosure statement and proof of notice of that statement required under §5-1703 of General Obligations Law, a listing of each of the payee’s dependents, together with each dependent’s age, and a statement setting forth whether there have been any previous transfers or applications for transfer of the structured settlement payment rights and giving details of all such transfers or applications for transfer.
Source page 8Conferences and appearances
After all required documentation is submitted, Judge Colon will schedule and hold a hearing concerning the transfer of structured settlement rights. The payee shall attend the hearing before the court unless attendance is excused by the Court.
Source page 8Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Richmond 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
Richmond 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
Richmond 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
Richmond 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
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New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster ↗CourtListener judicial biographical directory
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View CourtListener judicial biographical directory ↗Richmond County Supreme Court assignment, IAS Part 21, Commercial, Guardianship, and Mental Hygiene Parts
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View Richmond County Supreme Court assignment, IAS Part 21, Commercial, Guardianship, and Mental Hygiene Parts ↗Richmond County Supreme Court Jury Selection Part Rules
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View Richmond County Supreme Court Jury Selection Part Rules ↗Thirteenth Judicial District Uniform Civil Term Rules
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View Thirteenth Judicial District Uniform Civil Term Rules ↗Justice Lizette Colon IAS Part 21 Rules
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View Justice Lizette Colon IAS Part 21 Rules ↗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 ↗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 ↗