--- title: "Michele R. Titus | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michele-r-titus" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-08" --- # Michele R. Titus Queens County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Queens 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 - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2022-2035 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, New York City, NY, 2020-2029 - Judge, New York City Family Court, Kings County, New York, NY, 2020-2021 - Acting judge, Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County (2020–2021) - New York City Civil Court Judge (2019–2020) - New York State judge serving on the Queens County Supreme Court, Part 50 (11th Judicial District) and a former New York City Civil Court judge ### Education - Albany Law School — J.D. ### Additional information - Assemblymember, New York State Assembly, NY, 2002-2019 - Date of birth: 1969-09-22 - Position: Justice, Queens County Supreme Court, Part 50 (matrimonial and family matters) - Political Science — SUNY at Binghamton - As Part 50 presiding justice, she oversees matrimonial mediation and neutral evaluation programs - Birth place: Queens, New York City, NY ## 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=Dj9AZrYL/0Ot9L0R60zWLg%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Dj9AZrYL/0Ot9L0R60zWLg%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Dj9AZrYL/0Ot9L0R60zWLg%3D%3D) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/15115/michele-r-titus/) - [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/15115/michele-r-titus/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michele-r-titus", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michele-r-titus", "name": "Michele R. 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Please notify the Court, especially while a motion is pending before Justice Titus, if the action has been settled, discontinued, or the motion has been resolved, via email at QSCPART50@nycourts.gov and copied to ALL parties to 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 4. Please notify the Court at least 5 business days prior to your scheduled court appearance by email to QSCPART50@NYCOURTS.GOV if an interpreter is needed for your case. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 5. The parties are required to familiarize themselves with the new Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court. Please refer to this link Uniform Civil Rules (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/rules/trialcourts/202.shtml) 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. Part 50 is entirely an electronic part and does not accept working copies of motions. DO NOT MAIL IN COURTESY COPIES OF MOTION PAPERS as they will be discarded. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Titus, her Principal Law Clerk, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part Clerk will not engage in any ex parte communications. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Do not send any letters, documents, papers, mail, or facsimile to the part or chambers, unless expressly permitted by these Practice Rules or by prior approval 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part50.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 3. All communications with Chambers must include 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part50.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice M Motions shall be heard virtually on Wednesdays, 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice M All Orders to Show Cause, Cross-Motions, and related filings must indicate the respective motion 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice M Discovery motions are strongly discouraged. Prior to making any discovery related motion, counsel must consult one another in a good faith effort to resolve any discovery disputes and, in the absence of resolution, request a conference call with the Court prior to filing any discovery related motion. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers M Any questions regarding the procedure for e-filing proposed orders to show cause should be directed to the Ex Parte Office. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers M Two days prior to the settlement conference, counsel shall e-mail directly to Part 50 email (qscpart50@nycourts.gov) a spreadsheet listing each item of marital property, with their values and proposed distribution, and a statement, no more than two pages long, setting forth the rationale for their position. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances M Two weeks prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel or the parties shall file and 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses (3) A witness list, with meaningful offer of proof for each witness. (4) A list of documents which counsel may stipulate into evidence. The documents to be pre-marked as exhibits. (Plaintiff’s exhibits marked numerically and Defendant’s exhibits marked alphabetically) (5) Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 2-216(9), all experts reports are to be exchanged and filed with the court sixty (60) days before the date set for trial. Reply reports, if any, shall be exchanged no later than thirty (30) days before the date set for 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part50.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice M Counsel shall, if necessary, make motions in limine and shall be prepared to discuss any evidentiary issues at the Pre-Trial 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part50.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses M Forensic Reports and Testimony: The report(s) of any neutral forensic expert(s) appointed by the Court will be admitted into evidence subject to all hearsay and other proper objections. Such report(s) may be considered the direct testimony of the forensic expert(s), who shall be subject to cross-examination by the 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part50.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Additionally, an attorney affirmation will be required from counsel if counsel requests a copy of a forensic report submitted to the Court. Please contact Part 50 if counsel need further guidance in connection with the submission of this affirmation. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies M Post-Trial Submissions: At the completion of the trial, counsel or the parties shall submit via email to Part 50 the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Word format; an updated (if necessary) spreadsheet listing each item of marital property, with their values and proposed distribution as established at trial; and post- trial memorandum of no more than 25 pages (doubled-spaced and 12 point font). 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies M A Note of Issue must be filed prior to the Inquest with proof emailed to 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part50.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances M The Stipulation of Settlement, if any, must be filed with the judgment papers within 60 days of the inquest. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances M A preliminary conference will be held IN PERSON on a date selected by the Court. The Conference must be held within 45 days of the filing of the RJI. The party seeking judicial intervention is required to notify the opposing party of the preliminary conference date. Orders directing Preliminary Conferences will only be e-filed via the NYSCEF system. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery M Counsel for all parties shall consult prior to the preliminary conference about the substantive issues and discovery schedule and shall make a good faith effort to reach an agreement on these matters, whether in whole or in 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part50.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances M Counsel and/or parties must bring to the Preliminary Conference hard-copies of the proposed Preliminary Conference Order, Statements of Net Worth and attachments, child support worksheet and proposed parenting plan. 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/part50.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances M Parties and counsel should be prepared to discuss all substantive issues in the case, including settlement, to the extent possible. 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/part50.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.