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Lucindo Suarez
Judicial Officer · Bronx County Supreme Court
Biography
Professional career
- Statewide Coordinating Judge for Summary Jury Trials, NYS Unified Court System, NY, 2006-present
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, New York, NY, 2010-2023
- Justice of the Bronx County Supreme Court (12th Judicial District, Civil Term) in New York, elected in 2009, with a career spanning judicial, legal, and academic roles
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, New York, NY, 1996-2009
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 1994-1995
Education
- Fordham University — B.A.
- University of Pennsylvania — J.D.
Additional information
- Statewide Coordinating Judge for Summary Jury Trials, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman, 2006 to Present
- Assignments: Has served in the Civil Term and as Statewide Coordinating Judge for Summary Jury Trials since 2006
- As of late September 2026, Judge Suarez has presided over multiple uncontested family matters in Bronx County, including divorce and separation cases
- Current court assignment: Supreme Court, Bronx County
- His judicial work spans civil matters, including family law, labor law, and products liability
- Before joining the judiciary, Suarez practiced law privately, served on Bronx Community Board 2, and taught paralegal studies.
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 (34 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Filing and working copies
1. Labor Law, products liability and non-medical professional malpractice cases, except those involving the City of New York (except insurance takeovers) or a public authority subject to assignment to Part 17, are assigned to this Part, for all purposes except trial, upon the filing of the Request for Judicial Intervention. Cases where the RJI was filed prior to December 2014 remain in their original IAS assignment and will not be transferred to the LPM inventory.
Source page 1Courtroom conduct and technology
4. Set cell phones and other devices to silent and/or vibrate when in the courtroom, and do not use cell phones while in any part of the courtroom.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
5. Interpreters. The need for assistance of an interpreter of any language other than Spanish must be communicated to the court as soon as known, and in any event at least one week before the date of the proceeding.
Source page 1Motion practice
c. Courtesy copies of motion papers are unnecessary and will not be accepted unless specifically requested by the court. All motions in e-filed actions require submission of working copies of all papers to the Motion Support Office, as per the rules of the Twelfth Judicial District. Working copies should not contain original documents, as they will be recycled upon disposition of the motion.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
d. Ex parte communications on substantive matters are not permitted without prior notice to and agreement of opposing counsel.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
e. Requests for compliance and other discovery-related conferences should be sent directly to chambers. See below.
Source page 2Trial exhibits and witnesses
In addition to complying with the provisions of CPLR 2101, every paper filed in court shall have annexed thereto appropriate proof of service on all parties where required, and every paper, other than an exhibit or printed form, shall contain writing on one side only, and if typewritten, shall have at least one-inch margins.
Source page 2Trial exhibits and witnesses
In addition, every paper filed in court, other than an exhibit or printed form, shall contain writing on one side only, except that papers that are fastened on the side may contain writing on both sides.
Source page 2Discovery
In addition to the foregoing, every paper, including exhibits and printed forms, shall contain writing on one side only. Deposition transcripts submitted as exhibits shall be submitted in “mini” (four pages per sheet) form where possible. Staples and bindings shall not obscure any matter in the papers. Each exhibit shall be separated with tabs. For voluminous exhibits, submit only those portions to which reference is made.
Source page 2Motion practice
a. Orders to Show Cause made returnable in the LPM Part require an appearance in the LPM Part on the return date of the application, at which time the affidavit(s) of service shall be submitted to the court. Oral argument is conducted solely at the discretion of the court, upon its review of the papers submitted. Oral argument is granted only in the most
Source page 2Motion practice
b. Orders to Show Cause made returnable in the Motion Support Office (Room 217) do not require an appearance by counsel; affidavit(s) of service shall be filed in Motion Support on the return date in accordance with the general filing rules.
Source page 3Adjournments
Adjournments require a stipulation, signed by all parties, submitted to the Motion Support Office on the return date of the motion. Adjournments to a date beyond sixty days after the original return date of the motion are honored conditionally, upon approval of the court.
Source page 3Adjournments
Refer online or to your calendar service to see if the adjournment was granted. Chambers will entertain stipulations to adjourn submitted after the return date of the motion. An application for an adjournment of a motion should be made in writing on sufficient notice (e.g. not on the return date) to the other parties and submitted to the Motion Support Office on the return date. The parties will be advised in writing of the court’s ruling on the application.
Source page 3Motion practice
Discovery motions, except those seeking to vacate a note of issue, require prior court authorization, which may be sought via fax or email, on notice to all parties, describing in detail the issues and efforts undertaken to resolve them without resort to motion practice. A discovery motion made without prior authorization will be denied and a conference scheduled if deemed necessary. If a conference is already scheduled, it is expected that the issues will be resolved thereat. Discovery motions are not calendared for oral argument, unless deemed necessary as per the above.
Source page 3Motion practice
Motions for summary judgment shall be made within 120 days after the filing of the note of issue.
Source page 3Adjournments
Motions will be decided solely on the working copies submitted to the Motion Support Office, room 217, as of the return date of the motion. Do not submit working copies directly to chambers unless specifically requested. If a working copy of a paper has not been so submitted, it will not be considered. Working copies may be submitted to Motion Support in person on or before the return date of the motion or by mail or overnight delivery; however, stipulations to adjourn motions in e-filed cases must be submitted on the return date. All working copies submitted by mail or overnight delivery shall be marked “NYSCEF Matter” on the outside envelope to expedite processing. As working copies will be recycled upon disposition of the motion, original documents should not be submitted.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
Upon receipt of a request made pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.12(a), the court will schedule the case for a preliminary conference and notify the parties named in the conference request and/or request for judicial intervention. All Conferences begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Only counsel fully familiar with and authorized to stipulate or dispose of the action may appear at the conference.
Source page 5Communications with chambers
A party may request a preliminary conference at any time after service of process. The request shall state the title of the action; index number; names, addresses and telephone numbers of all attorneys appearing in the action; and the nature of the action. If the action has not been assigned to a judge, the party shall file a request for judicial intervention together with the request for a preliminary conference.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
The request shall be served on all other parties and filed with the clerk for transmittal to the assigned judge. The court shall order a preliminary conference in any action upon compliance with the requirements of this subdivision.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
The court endeavors to schedule the preliminary conference within forty-five days of the filing of the Request for Judicial Intervention requesting a preliminary conference, per 22 NYCRR § 202.12(b). Parties are reminded however, that such time frame is observed “unless the court orders otherwise.”
Source page 5Discovery
No preliminary conference shall be held without plaintiff having served a bill of particulars responsive to each requesting defendant. Any objection to previously served discovery demands not raised at the preliminary conference is waived. It is expected that the parties will collaborate, without court intervention, to complete the preliminary conference order. Only if the parties cannot agree after reasonable effort may the parties apply for a ruling from an available court attorney. Submit completed preliminary conference orders to the law secretary for the judge’s signature. There is no formal call of the calendar, except for cases where the parties have not submitted a signed preliminary conference order or consulted with any staff present in the courtroom within a reasonable time after 9:30 a.m. When the case is called and there is no appearance, the court will take appropriate action against the non-appearing attorney or non- appearing party, applying such penalties or sanctions as are authorized by the CPLR and the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
A Compliance Conference will be scheduled at the Preliminary Conference. As the compliance conference date is reflected in the preliminary conference order, the parties will not receive additional notice of it.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Parties are reminded of the provisions of 22 NYCRR § 202.12(b) allowing for WAIVER OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT A PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE CALENDAR under the following circumstance: “If all parties sign the [preliminary conference] form and return it to the court before the scheduled preliminary conference, such form shall be ‘so ordered’ by the
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
court, and, unless the court orders otherwise, the scheduled preliminary conference shall be cancelled. If such stipulation is not returned signed by all parties, the parties shall appear at the conference.”
Source page 6Discovery
Counsel attending the Conference must be fully familiar with the case, the status of disclosure proceedings, and any settlement negotiations. Counsel MUST bring a copy of the Bill of Particulars, medical reports, the Preliminary Conference order and all previous orders in the case and MUST be prepared and authorized to enter into binding stipulations regarding disclosure and disposition of the case.
Source page 6Discovery
All Conferences begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. The due date for filing the Note of Issue is set at the Compliance Conference. Any objection to previously served discovery demands not raised at the compliance conference is waived. It is expected that the parties will collaborate, without court intervention, to complete the compliance conference order. Only if the parties cannot agree after reasonable effort may the parties apply for a ruling from an available court attorney. Submit completed Compliance Conference Orders to the part clerk for the judge’s signature. There is no formal call of the calendar, except for cases where the parties have not submitted a signed compliance conference order or consulted with any staff present in the courtroom within a reasonable time after 9:30 a.m. When the case is called and there is no appearance, the court will take appropriate action against the non-appearing attorney or non- appearing party, applying such penalties or sanctions as are authorized by the CPLR and the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge.
Source page 6Motion practice
It is expected that discovery will be completed without the necessity of any additional conference; therefore, none shall be scheduled at the compliance conference. However, in lieu of a formal motion, parties may make written application to schedule a Discovery Status or Compliance Conference. All such requests shall explain in detail why the conference is necessary, explicitly state any discovery claimed to be outstanding and the efforts to obtain or secure compliance with same and identify all prior discovery-related orders. The requested must be cc’d to all appearing parties and contain email addresses for response. Do not assume that any such request will be granted.
Source page 6Communications with chambers
Conferences start at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Plaintiff’s counsel must have conveyed a settlement demand to all defendants’ counsel well in advance of the initial pre-trial conference, preferably on or before the filing of the Note of Issue, and counsel for defendants should promptly convey the demand to the carrier. Each attorney attending the initial settlement conference must bring a copy of all documents relevant to the issues of liability and damages, be fully familiar with every aspect of the case, and be fully authorized to engage, in good faith, meaningful settlement negotiations and make binding concessions. Counsel are responsible for having their clients and/or claims adjusters available by telephone. The parties themselves may also appear in Court, if such would be especially instrumental in effectuating a settlement.
Source page 7Adjournments
If there are factors that may affect the timing in which the action may move forward to trial, e.g., open motions, discovery issues, special preferences, decisions on summary judgment, bench trial requests, consolidations, stays for bankruptcy or withdrawal of counsel, this shall be brought to the attention of the Court. Requests for adjournments are not favored, but will not even be considered unless all counsel consent and a settlement conference worksheet is completed.
Source page 7Communications with chambers
If a case settles, Counsel shall promptly notify chambers in writing, which may be faxed to 718.537.5076.
Source page 7Filing and working copies
has been entered shall be conducted at the time of trial or other disposition of the action against the remaining defendant(s). If plaintiff has been granted a default judgment against all defendants or the only remaining defendants have been found in default, the action will be referred to the Inquest Part upon the filing of the Note of Issue, provided plaintiff submits supporting documentation of same.
Source page 8Communications with chambers
Subpoenas should be submitted to and retrieved from chambers.
Source page 8Communications with chambers
Requests for deposition rulings may be made to this part or to the ex parte Judge.
Source page 8Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Bronx 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
Bronx 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
Bronx 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
Bronx 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 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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