--- title: "Margaret C. Reilly | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/margaret-c-reilly" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Margaret C. Reilly Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Trial and IAS Part 27 ## Profile - Court: Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Trial and IAS Part 27 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, Surrogate's Court, Nassau County, 2016-present - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Nassau County, NY, 2008-present - Judge, Nassau County District Court, NY, 2011-2016 - Justice, Surrogate's Court, Nassau County, NY, 2012-2015 - Judge, Nassau County District Court, NY, 2005-2010 - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Nassau County, NY, 2007-2008 - Judge, Nassau County District Court, NY, 1999-2004 - Judge, Nassau County District Court, 1998-1999 - Senior Associate, Law Office of Vincent D. McNamara, ?-present - Senior Associate, Mulholland Minion & Roe, ?-present - Deputy County Attorney, County of Nassau, ?-present ### Education - Saint Johns University — J.D. (1988) - Hamilton College — B.A. (1985) ### Additional information - Village Prosecutor, Village of Stewart Manor, ?-present ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: 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 obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/15031/margaret-catherine-reilly/) - [Nassau County Supreme Court current roster, Trial and IAS Part 27](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10th-jd-nassau/nassau-county-supreme-court/nassau-supreme-court-judges) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/15031/margaret-catherine-reilly/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/margaret-c-reilly", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/margaret-c-reilly", "name": "Margaret C. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Applicants must provide at least 24 Hours Notice of the Date and Time of the Application to all interested parties and furnish proof to the Court in NYSCEF, or, for a paper case, comply with the directives of the Court Information Center prior to the Application being considered by the Court. The Order to Show Cause Department will review the papers prior to submitting them to the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances All Counsel and/or Parties appearingfor a Conference shall be knowledgeable and familiar with the case and report to the Second Floor Courtroom at the time directed. The Default time is 9:30 a.m. All Counsel and Parties appearing must fill out a Notice of Appearance Form with the Clerk of the Part. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Please advise the Court at least seven (7) days in advance of a Conference/Courtroom Proceeding if an Interpreter or Resources for the Hearing Impaired are necessary. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers If an Attorney or Litigant who is scheduled to appear is actively engaged in another Court proceeding, they must file in NYSCEF and E-mail an Affirmation/Affidavit of Actual Engagement prior to the Court Proceeding or Conference. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances All requests shall explain the need for the Conference and be served on ALL parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Adjournments: Requests for Adjournments must be filed in NYSCEF and E- mailed to Chambers. Please submit a Stipulation or letter no later than 2:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the Conference, Motion or Calendar date. The Court will consider granting such requests upon Good Cause shown and the consent of all parties. A proposed date/dates certain, consented to by all parties, must be provided at the time the Adjournment is sought. There are no adjournments without prior Court approval. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances C. Preliminary Conferences: Preliminary Conferences are conducted on the Lower Level of the Court. You must follow the Court Rules for same. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 3. Urgent Matters: A matter will not be deemed Urgent unless an Affidavit/Affirmation of Urgency is filed. The filing may occur at any point during the pendency of the proceeding. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. Motions: Motions may be returnable any business day at 9:30 a.m. There is no Oral Argument and the Motions shall be accepted on Submission Only unless directed otherwise and with the exception of Disclosure Motions (see “C.” below). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Your papers must be E-Filed unless the case is a Paper case. Courtesy copies are not required. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments A. Adjournments: Requests to Adjourn a Motion must be E-filed in NYSCEF and E-mailed. The Court will consider granting such requests upon Good Cause shown and with consent of ALL parties. A date certain consented to by all parties must be requested at the time the Adjournment is sought. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Where consent of all parties cannot be obtained, the party requesting the Adjournment may file in NYSCEF and E-mail Chambers requesting a Conference Call with the Principal Law Clerk relative to the Adjournment Request. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers B. Withdrawn Motion: If a Motion is Withdrawn, the Moving Party must file a letter or Stipulation in NYSCEF, as well as E-mail the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. Proposed Orders: All proposed Orders are to be submitted with Notice of Settlement on at least 10 Days Notice. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 6. Communication with Chambers: The Court will not accept ex parte communications on any substantive issue. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 7. Disposition of Cases: If a pending action has been Settled, Counsel or the parties, if self-represented, shall file in NYSCEF and E-mail Chambers that the matter has been settled prior to the next Conference date and upload any Settlement Documents to NYSCEF with due diligence. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies A. All physical papers filed with the Court shall be Single-Sided. The Court reserves the right to Reject any filing that is Double-Sided. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers B. Email Address: All Court filed papers, other Pleadings and Notices of Appearance must contain a valid E-mail address for the Attorney of Record or Self-Represented Litigant. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/reillypartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27. - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — 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](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.