Nancy Quinn Koba at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
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- Current term ends 2030
Nancy Quinn Koba
Supreme Court Justice · Westchester County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Westchester County, NY, 2020-2033
- Partner, Wood Smith Henning & Berman, 2014-2019
- Justice, New York Justice Court, Ossining, NY, 2009-2019
- Partner, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, 2005-2014
- Other Duties: As a supervising judge, she also provides guidance, oversight, and administrative leadership for the civil division of the court
Education
- cum laude — Pace University-New York — 1985
- cum laude — Manhattanville College — 1982
Additional information
- Practitioner, Gallina & Connolly, 1990-2005
- Practitioner, MacCartney, MacCartney, Kerrigan & MacCartney, 1987-1990
- Practitioner, Rothschild Esposito Himmelfarb Sher & Pearl, 1986-1987
- Practitioner, Westchester Legal Services, 1985-1986
- Supervising Judge of the Supreme Court (Civil Matters) for the 9th Judicial District in New York, with jurisdiction over the Westchester County Supreme Court
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 ↗
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.
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 ↗
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.
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 ↗
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (45 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Adjournments
No written correspondence may be sent to the Court without prior permission except correspondence regarding the scheduling of appearances and requests for adjournments addressed to the Part Clerk. Written correspondence sent by letter, fax or any other means, without permission, will not be read and will be discarded.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
All correspondence sent to the Court with its permission must bear the full Title and Index Number of the action and indicate that a copy was sent to all other Counsel or self- represented litigant(s) simultaneously with transmittal to the Court. All correspondence shall be concise and state the relief sought or action requested to be taken by the Court.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Except as set forth below (see Section III.F. Discovery Disputes), telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention that cannot otherwise be obtained by correspondence.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Counsel or self-represented litigants may not contact the Court without all opposing Counsel on the telephone, except to schedule a conference call.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Counsel and self-represented litigants are expected to appear for all Court appearances on time. If Counsel or a party is unable to appear on time due to unforeseen circumstances (delays due to inclement weather or road closures, for example,) Counsel shall contact opposing Counsel and shall advise the Part Clerk or Court’s staff by telephone as soon as possible.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
Counsel and self-represented litigants who have a scheduling conflict with this Part and another court must contact the Part Clerk prior to the date of the appearance so that the conflict can be resolved.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
Only Counsel or self-represented litigants who are fully familiar with a case and authorized to enter into binding agreements on all aspects of the case are to appear for conferences.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
Represented parties need not appear for conferences unless directed to do so by the Court.
Source page 2Adjournments
A request to adjourn a conference must be made in writing by email only to the Part
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
Clerk at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled conference.
Source page 3Adjournments
All applications for adjournments must set forth: 1) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; 2) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s) to the application; and 3) the length of the adjournment sought or, if on consent, a date all parties are available. All such communications must be copied to all Counsel and self-represented litigants.
Source page 3Adjournments
Where the adjournment sought is not on consent, the requesting party must briefly set forth why the adjournment is necessary, the length of the adjournment and the reason offered by the non-consenting party for his/her lack of consent. Opposing Counsel or self-represented litigant may succinctly provide their reasons for objecting to the requested adjournment if opposing Counsel believes that his/her position has been stated incorrectly.
Source page 3Adjournments
The Court will advise the requesting party by reply email (with copies to all parties copied on the originating email) whether the requested adjournment has been granted. Requests that are not copied to all other parties will not be acted on. The parties should not assume that the request for an adjournment (even if consented to) has been granted unless specifically advised by the Court.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
All requests for a Preliminary Conference shall be made in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.12 (a).
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
Counsel shall consult regarding the matters to be addressed at the Preliminary Conference before the Preliminary Conference as required by 22 NYCRR § 202.11, and shall make a good faith effort to reach agreement in advance of the conference.
Source page 3Discovery
At the Preliminary Conference, the Court will set specific dates for completion of various items of discovery, the date by which all disclosure must be completed and a date for a Compliance Conference. All Counsel and self-represented litigants are expected to abide by and comply with the Court’s discovery schedule and deadlines.
Source page 3Discovery
No modifications of the dates set by the Court are permitted except by Order of the Court. A party seeking to modify the dates set by the Court must contact the Part Clerk as soon as the basis for the request to modify arises to request a conference. Failure to contact the court may result in waiver of discovery or other action by the Court.
Source page 3Discovery
discovery proceeded as scheduled. The Court may conduct a settlement conference at this time. Counsel must be fully familiar with the action as well as all settlement discussions that have previously taken place so that meaningful discussions can be held.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
Compliance Conferences will be conducted in accordance with section II, subdivision F of the CCM Rules. Counsel shall consult regarding the matters to be addressed at the Compliance Conference before the Compliance Conference as required by 22 NYCRR § 202.11 and shall make a good faith effort to reach agreement in advance of the conference.
Source page 4Discovery
At least 72 hours before any scheduled compliance conference, counsel shall submit a joint email to the Part Clerk setting forth the date of their consultation, discovery issues resolved per their agreement, proposed dates for completing the outstanding discovery and all issues that could not be resolved by agreement of the parties to be discussed at the conference.
Source page 4Filing and working copies
If the matter is ready for trial, the Court will direct that a Note of Issue be filed. Counsel shall not file a Note of Issue until directed by the Court.
Source page 4Discovery
Counsel (or self-represented litigant) who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Court’s Order is to confer, in good faith, as required by Court Rule § 202.7, regarding the alleged noncompliance with the allegedly noncompliant Counsel or self- represented litigant.
Source page 4Motion practice
No motion concerning a discovery dispute shall be made until a pre-motion conference has been requested and held in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.20-f and section III, subdivision C of the CCM Rules.
Source page 4Motion practice
At the Trial Readiness Conference, the Court will expect that all discovery is completed so that the Court may certify that the case is ready for trial through the issuance of a Trial Readiness Order, which will also direct that Plaintiff serve and file the note of issue by a date set forth in the Trial Readiness Order. At the Trial Readiness Conference, Counsel must be prepared to address whether they wish to file summary judgment motions.
Source page 4Motion practice
If a party wishes to file a motion for summary judgment, the same must be made in accordance with section III, subdivision F of the CCM Rules and 22 NYCRR § 202.8-g.
Source page 4Motion practice
The parties shall forward copies of the moving affirmations/affidavits and memorandums of law and responsive affirmations/affidavits and memorandums of law (in WORD format to Tamar Veltauri at tveltauri@nycourts.gov on or before the return date of the motion.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
Any party may request a settlement conference with the Court at any time. In addition to the attendance of Counsel with authority to settle, the Court requires the attendance of the parties to the action unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are advised that, in an effort to foster open settlement discussions, the Court may meet with one side or the other apart from opposing Counsel. Counsel are presumed to have consented to the Court doing so unless an objection is stated.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
At least forty-eight (48) hours before the settlement conference, each party must submit to the Court the completed Settlement Conference Form attached to the Court Notice scheduling the conference.
Source page 5Adjournments
1. All Motions shall be made, and any adjournments requested, in accordance with section III (Motions and Motion Support Office) of the CCM Rules. All Motions shall be returnable on Thursdays and are on submission only.
Source page 5Communications with chambers
2. Proposed Orders to Show Causes shall be processed by this Part. Except in e-filed cases in which all parties have provided an email address on NYSCEF, proposed Orders to Show Cause submitted for consideration by the Court must include an email address (or fax number or valid telephone number if the sender does not have a valid email address) to permit a conformed copy of the signed Order to be sent to the movant.
Source page 5Motion practice
4. Oral argument is not required on any Order to Show Cause unless directed by the Court. Parties seeking oral argument of an Order to Show Cause may request that oral argument be heard by stating “Oral Argument Requested” above the Index Number on the first page of the papers submitted. If the Court grants the request for oral argument, the Court staff will inform the attorney for the party who requested oral argument of the date and time for argument. It is the responsibility of that attorney to inform all other attorneys of the date and time set.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
5. Plaintiffs shall designate exhibits by number, and Defendants shall designate exhibits by letter. Exhibit lettering or numbering should not begin anew for subsequent papers submitted by the same party.
Source page 5Filing and working copies
6. Multiple documents shall not be grouped together under a single exhibit. Each exhibit shall contain only a single document separately uploaded to NYSCEF. Exhibits shall be specifically referenced in the papers or they will not be considered.
Source page 5Discovery
8. Deposition/Examination Before Trial transcripts included as exhibits must be single- sided only. Parties may not submit manuscript transcripts.
Source page 6Communications with chambers
9. In non-e-filed cases, all Counsel (and self-represented parties) shall submit a self- addressed stamped envelope with their moving or opposition papers to allow a copy of the Decision and/or Order to be mailed to the party.
Source page 6Adjournments
A request to adjourn an Order to Show Cause must be made in writing and transmitted by email only to the Part Clerk prior to the return date of the same, copied to all Counsel and self- represented parties.
Source page 6Adjournments
All applications for adjournments must set forth: 1) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; 2) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s) to the application; 3) the length of the adjournment sought; and 4) the number of prior requests for adjournment and the dates previously set.
Source page 6Adjournments
No more than three (3) adjournments of any Order to Show Cause or cross-motion will be permitted. The total period of time that an Order to Show Cause may be adjourned shall not exceed sixty (60) days.
Source page 6Adjournments
Where the adjournment sought is not on consent, the requesting party should briefly set forth why the adjournment is necessary, the length of the adjournment sought, and the reason offered by the non-consenting party for his/her lack of consent. Opposing Counsel or self- represented party may succinctly provide their reasons for objecting to the requested adjournment if opposing Counsel believes their position has been stated incorrectly.
Source page 6Adjournments
The Court will advise the requesting party by reply email (with copies to all parties copied on the originating email) whether the requested adjournment has been granted and, if so, the new return date for the Order to Show Cause. Requests that are not copied to all other parties will not be acted on. The parties should not assume that the request for an adjournment (even if consented to) has been granted unless specifically advised by the Court.
Source page 6Conferences and appearances
Orders, judgments, counter-orders and/or counter-judgments submitted for signature on notice will not be signed unless an Affidavit of Service and Notice of Settlement for a date designated in accordance with 22 NYCRR §202.48 has been included.
Source page 7Trial exhibits and witnesses
In the event a translator or interpreter is required at trial, Counsel shall notify the Part Clerk immediately upon being apprised of the assignment of the trial to this Part so that timely and appropriate arrangements can be made.
Source page 7Motion practice
On the date of commencement of the Trial, the parties shall submit: 1) pre-trial memoranda of law compliant with 22 NYCRR § 202.20-h [a] (both in hard copy and word document emailed to the Part Clerk); 2) a copy of all expert reports; 3) for jury trials, proposed jury charges and special verdict sheets (both in hard copy and word document emailed to the Part Clerk);* 4) a joint stipulation regarding undisputed material facts, issues/ claims that have been resolved and/or withdrawn and issues/claims remaining to be tried; 5) witness lists compliant with 22 NYCRR § 202.37; 6) exhibit books compliant with 22 NYCRR § 202.20-h (b); 7) pre- marked exhibits compliant with 22 NYCRR § 202.34; and 8) all Motions In Limine.
Source page 7Trial exhibits and witnesses
*With regard to proposed jury charges, unless a deviation from the pattern charge is sought, only the PJI numbers and topics need be submitted. If a deviation is sought, Counsel must submit the full text of the proposed charge, together with a legal memorandum supported by case law.
Source page 7Adjournments
Counsel must notify the Part Clerk by email of the settlement or withdrawal of any action or proceeding immediately upon such settlement or withdrawal and must promptly file a stipulation of discontinuance pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.28 and A copy of the signed Stipulation of Discontinuance which has been (or will be) submitted to the County Clerk shall be sent to the Part Clerk so that the matter may be marked disposed. All voluntary discontinuances SHALL comply with CPLR 3217 (a).
Source page 7Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Westchester 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
Westchester 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
Westchester 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
Westchester 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 Judicial Directory 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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View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗