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# Marjorie R. Steinberg

Kings County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice

## Profile

- Court: Kings County Supreme Court
- State: New York
- Role: Supreme Court Justice
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, 2023 to Present
- Initially appointed as an interim Civil Court judge in April 2023 and has been serving in Family Court since then.
- NYS Unified Court System, Principal Court Attorney, 2009 to 2019
- Following this, she joined the New York State Unified Court System, serving as a court attorney in the Integrated Domestic Violence Part and later as principal court attorney in the All-Purpose Matrimonial Part

### Education

- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law — J.D. (1993)
- Wagner College — B.A. (1989)

### Additional information

- Judge Marjorie R. Steinberg currently presides over family cases in the Supreme Court of Kings County, having served on the bench for four years as of 2026.
- NYS Unified Court System, Family Court of the City of New York, Richmond County, Support Magistrate, 2019 to 2023
- Began as an associate attorney at a private firm, specializing in family law and related litigation.
- Her judicial work primarily focuses on family law matters, including custody, visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, and neglect cases
- Child neglect and welfare cases Judge Steinberg’s career reflects a strong focus on child advocacy and family law, combining her experience in private practice, nonprofit legal services, and court administration to inform her judicial decisions
- Prior to her judicial appointment, she also held the role of a support magistrate in Richmond County Family Court

## 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://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=2EopnpoPr7bI/7jl7U4leg%3D%3D)
- [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=2EopnpoPr7bI/7jl7U4leg%3D%3D)
- [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=2EopnpoPr7bI/7jl7U4leg%3D%3D)
- [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)
- [Judicial Directory: Hon. Marjorie R. Steinberg](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=2EopnpoPr7bI/7jl7U4leg%3D%3D)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Conferences and appearances

c. Counsel and their clients are expected to appear timely for calendared court dates unless the court excuses an 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

d. All hearings and trials require in-person court appearances by litigants and counsel at 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, 9th floor, Room 9.39.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

f. Any request to appear virtually for scheduled in-person appearance must be requested at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled appearance date. Said request is not effective until approval is granted by Part 18.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

ii. Links may also be found on the court website at: Teams Links - Judges | New York Courts. Links will not be emailed by the Part. iii. Virtual court appearances are court appearances, and all parties and attorneys appearing virtually are expected to conduct themselves accordingly with the same decorum that is expected during an in-person 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Remote appearances

iv. All parties and attorneys must use their actual name as their Teams username. Anyone with an unfamiliar username many not be admitted into the virtual 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

a. Communication with the court shall be primarily via e-mail to court attorney Dawn Marconi at dmarconi@nycourts.gov.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

i. If the court attorney is not available, the following email address shall be used: kings_part18@nycourts.gov ii. All communications must include the case name and file number in the subject line.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

c. All parties, specifically counsel and pro-se litigants who are involved in the same matter, must be included in any e-mails sent 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

d. Litigants represented by counsel shall not be included in communications to the court absent permission from 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

a. Any requests to adjourn an appearance must be requested at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled appearance date. Said requests are not effective until approval is granted by Part 18.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

i. If any counsel fails to provide their availability for an adjourned date within three (3) business days, the Court will select an adjourned date from the dates received at that time that is convenient with the Court. Notices to appear will be sent to all parties and counsel.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

a. Subpoenas, voucher, proposed orders, written stipulations of settlement, and other submissions for signature should be submitted to court attorney Dawn Marconi via email (supra).

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

b. All Notices of Motion must be served before they are filed with 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

e. Oral argument is required on all motions and orders to show cause unless waived 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

f. Pro Se filings: Litigants represented by counsel must contact their attorney prior to filing any motions pro se and shall explain in their filings any efforts they have made to contact their attorney.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

i. Orders to Show Cause are permitted only when emergency relief is sought. ii. All Orders to Show Cause must state the reason why the application could not be brought by notice of motion and an explanation of efforts to resolve the issue prior to the filing.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

i. All Notices of Motion shall be returnable on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. ii. There shall be no appearance on a motion’s return date unless it is a date previously scheduled by the Court for appearance. iii. All responses to motions shall be due per the timeline in CPLR Rule 2214 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

iv. Opposition papers and replies must be filed with the Court and served on all parties/counsel prior to the return date of the motion, unless an extension is requested and granted 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

v. Any requests for extension of time to file and serve opposition papers or replies must be made no later than two days prior to the return date of the motion. vi. On the return date set forth on the notice of motion, counsel/parties will receive a Notice to Appear for oral argument.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

b. Pre-marked trial exhibits, witness list and exhibit list must be exchanged between the parties and provided to the Court at least two (2) weeks prior to trial.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

c. If a witness requires an interpreter for trial, counsel must advise the Court via email at least two weeks prior to the date the witness is scheduled to testify at trial indicating the language and dialect needed.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

a. Each proposed document or exhibit shall be pre-marked on the upper right-hand

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

i. Petitioner’s Ex 1, 2, 3… ii. Respondent’s Ex. A, B, C… iii. AFC I, II, III… iv. **Note: when a party is both a petitioner and respondent, for trial purposes the petitioner shall be the party that filed their petition first.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

b. Each party shall provide the Court with a copy of all pre-marked exhibits on a USB drive (that has been scanned by the Family Court IT staff) no later than the first day of trial.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

d. PLEASE NOTE: All USB drives must be filed with the clerk’s office at least two weeks prior to trial so that the Court’s IT staff can perform a security scan prior to the Court’s receipt.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

IX. Trials: Hearings before part 18 are in-person at 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, 9th floor, Room 9.39. When a matter is set down for a hearing/fact-finding, the hearing will take place unless the matter is resolved.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

a. Do not approach a witness without permission of 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/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

b. Do not show anything, including exhibits, to a witness without first showing it to opposing counsel.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

c. Do not interrupt the witness. Please allow the witness to finish his/her answer before asking the next question.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

b. Attorneys must file a written notice of appearance pursuant to NY Ct. Rule 205.10. The notice of appearance must include the attorney’s email address.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

d. Consent to Change Counsel: If any represented litigant decides to represent themselves pro se, counsel shall file an Order to Show cause to be relieved. A consent to change attorney form is only permitted when the party is moving from one attorney to another attorney.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/2jd/kings/family/part18.pdf) · Source page 5 · 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.