--- title: "Margaret Parisi-McGowan | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/margaret-parisi-mcgowan-ny-trial-31b22938" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Margaret Parisi-McGowan Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Judicial Officer ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Judicial Officer - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2015-present - Margaret Parisi‐McGowan is an Acting Justice of the Queens County Supreme Court, New York, assigned to the Civil Term, Part 52 (Matrimonial Department), and has served in multiple judicial roles since the late 1980s - Judge, New York Court of Claims, NY, 2015-2022 - Judge, New York Family Court, New York, NY, 2006-2015 - 2006–2015: Judge, Family Court of the City of New York, Queens County - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2003-2006 - 1998–2006: Judge, Housing Court of the City of New York, Queens County - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 1998-2003 ### Education - New York Law School — J.D. (1987) - CUNY Queens College — B.A. ### Additional information - Practitioner, NYS Unified Court System, NY, 1990-1998 - Practitioner, General Practice, Civil Litigation, 1988-1990 - Current court assignment: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term ## 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 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=_PLUS_yCCFBZE7MOi/8PoY606CA%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=_PLUS_yCCFBZE7MOi/8PoY606CA%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=_PLUS_yCCFBZE7MOi/8PoY606CA%3D%3D) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14928/margaret-parisi-mcgowan/) - [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) - [New York State Unified Court System judicial profile or roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=_PLUS_yCCFBZE7MOi/8PoY606CA%3D%3D) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14928/margaret-parisi-mcgowan/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/margaret-parisi-mcgowan-ny-trial-31b22938", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/margaret-parisi-mcgowan-ny-trial-31b22938", "name": "Margaret Parisi-McGowan | KnowJudges", "description": "Margaret Parisi-McGowan, Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term. 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See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Calendar call is at 9:30a.m. Default time is at 11:00 a.m., unless the matter is scheduled for a time certain. Please be prompt for all appearances. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances A notice of appearance shall be properly filed in the Office of the County Clerk and the Matrimonial office with a courtesy copy to the part clerk. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Requests for adjournments shall be made 24 hours in advance and no later than 1:00 p.m. by submitting a stipulation signed by all the parties via email QSCPart52@nycourts.gov. The stipulation should include the appearance date, several available adjourn dates or the adjourned date chosen by the court. If no dates are supplied the Court will pick a date. There shall be no ex parte communication with the Court. The Part email is for the purpose of requesting an adjournment only. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Court in advance of the court date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All adjournments on the grounds of engagement of counsel shall be granted only in accordance with Part 125 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts. Affirmations must be faxed to the Court and the Adversary at least 1 day prior to the Court appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances At the time of check in or the calendar call, the Court shall be notified of any Orders of Protection. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Interpreters Notification for Court Interpreter Services shall be made to the Court upon the initial filing of the Request for Judicial Intervention or Motion or any other application to the Court, but not less than 24 hours prior to the first appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Compliance conferences shall be held on Mondays and Tuesdays, unless otherwise directed by the Court. The calendar call is at 9:30 a.m. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Counsel attending the conference must be fully familiar with and authorized to settle, stipulate or resolve or dispose of any issues or the action. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Pretrial conferences will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays, unless otherwise directed by the See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions shall be heard on Tuesdays. The calendar call is at 9:30 a.m. Prior to making a motion, all parties may schedule a conference or conference call with the court in an attempt to avoid motion practice. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions shall be made returnable only on the part’s motion day. All motion papers (including opposition and reply) must state the sequence number on the first page. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Counsel and parties are required to appear personally on all motions. Oral argument is required on all motions. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Any pending motions will be deemed withdrawn upon the settlement of the case unless explicit provisions are made for its preservation. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies A Note of Issue must be filed prior to an inquest being held. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. A Note of Issue must be filed prior to any trial, pursuant to the CPLR. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Cases placed on the trial calendar with a firm date will not be adjourned unless counsel is actually engaged on trial and provides an affirmation pursuant to Court rules attesting to the fact. Failure to be ready to proceed to trial may result in a judgment of default or dismissal of the action. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Judgments After trial, parties, if any, shall submit post-trial proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.48, proposed Judgments with proof of service on all parties must be submitted for signature within 60 days unless otherwise directed by 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology Electronic equipment such as beepers, cellular phones, radios, and any electronic or recording device must be turned off while in the courtroom. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part52.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [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.