Robert S. Ondrovic at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice
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- New York · State
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- Current term ends 2030
Robert S. Ondrovic
Supreme Court Justice · Westchester County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Westchester County, NY, 2021-2034
- Partner, Boeggeman, Corde, Ondrovic & Hurley, P.C., 1994-2020
- Partner, The Worby Law Firm, 1985-1994
- Registered as an attorney with the State of NY Unified Court System, affiliated with the Westchester County Supreme Court
- Justice of the Westchester County Supreme Court in New York, serving in the 9th Judicial District
Education
- Fordham University — J.D. (1985)
- History, Political Science — Fordham University — 1982
Additional information
- His professional registration is due for renewal in July 2026
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 (44 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Motion practice
Every pleading, written motion and other paper served or filed in an action must be signed by an attorney pursuant to '130-1.1a of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
All correspondence to the Court must be sent ONLY via NYSCEF, unless otherwise directed by the Court. DO NOT send copies of e-filed correspondence to the Court via e-mail or regular mail. DO NOT e-file correspondence between and among counsel and/or self-represented litigants, and DO NOT send a copy to the Court.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Correspondence must bear the full Title and Index Number of the action. It shall be concise and state the relief sought or the action requested to be taken by the Court.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Except as set forth below (see Discovery Disputes), telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention that cannot otherwise be obtained by correspondence, or by contacting the Part Clerk.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
In the event a translator or interpreter is required at trial, counsel shall notify the Part Clerk no later than the Settlement Conference so that timely and appropriate arrangements can be made.
Source page 2Trial exhibits and witnesses
Objections to questions at trial are to be limited to the objecting party standing (if physically able) and stating “Objection” and no more than one word or two words as to the basis for the objection. Speaking Objections are not to be made. If the Court requires further explanation of the Objection, the Court will ask for further explanation or invite counsel to approach at side bar.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
(a) Within ten (10) days of written notification of this Part’s assignment to a case, or written notification of a Preliminary Conference, whichever shall first occur, each attorney shall file a record of appearance with chambers. The record of appearance shall include the attorney’s name, firm affiliation, email address, mailing address, telephone and facsimile number as well as the party represented. The record of appearance shall also contain a written acknowledgment that counsel is familiar with these Part Rules.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
(d) At all scheduled appearances and conferences before the Court, only an attorney thoroughly familiar with the action and authorized to act on behalf of a party shall appear.
Source page 3Adjournments
(a) Adjournments of scheduled trials and hearings are not permitted except as provided in 22 NYCRR '125.1 and in accordance with the procedure set forth therein.
Source page 3Adjournments
(b) Adjournments of conferences may be requested on consent of opposing counsel. After obtaining such consent, the requesting party must email and upload to NYSCEF the adjournment request to ecurtin@nycourts.gov and bmccarne@nycourts.gov to obtain a new date. A REQUEST TO ADJOURN A
Source page 3Adjournments
RETURN DATE TO REQUEST THE ADJOURNMENT. All adjournments must be confirmed in writing to the Court, by the requesting party, and a copy of the letter sent to all parties. No more than two adjournments shall be permitted on any matter unless good cause is shown upon written application made to and approved by the Court.
Source page 4Discovery
Upon assignment of a case to this Part following the filing of an RJI and Request for a Preliminary Conference, the Court will schedule such a conference at which personal appearances are mandatory. A discovery schedule shall be placed on the Record and the parties shall order and upload the transcript to NYSCEF to be So Ordered and that will constitute the Preliminary Conference Order.
Source page 4Discovery
Parties who have a discovery dispute are NOT to wait until the Compliance Conference to bring such dispute or complaint about non-disclosure to the Court’s attention. Such parties shall comply with the procedures set forth below in Section F -- Discovery Disputes.
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 4Communications with chambers
Counsel (or self-represented litigant) who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Court’s Order is to discuss, in good faith, as required by Court Rule § 202.7, the claimed noncompliance with opposing counsel or self-represented litigant. A pro forma letter does not constitute a good faith effort. There must be actual substantive communication between counsel, either telephonically or in writing, regarding the claimed failure to engage in discovery and the claimed noncompliance or reason for noncompliance.
Source page 5Communications with chambers
Exception: Where an Order of Protection prohibits one party from contacting another party, the party who believes that discovery is not being complied with shall contact Chambers without contacting the opposing party. The parties are NOT to copy the Court on correspondence between counsel concerning discovery issues unless specifically requested to do so by the Court.
Source page 5Discovery
Counsel are expected to abide by the Uniform Rules for the Conduct of Depositions, 22 NYCRR § 221.1, et seq., in particular section 221.2, which prohibits, except in certain instances, directing a witness not to answer a question. Rulings concerning disputed objections may be obtained by calling the Court from the deposition.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Counsel attending the Settlement Conference must be fully familiar with the action and authorized to discuss all factual and legal issues presented by the litigation, settlement demands or offers, witness scheduling, and trial procedure – including, for example, whether any party or witness will require a translator or accommodation for a physical challenge. Counsel must be authorized to enter into binding settlements on terms agreeable to the parties and to the Court.
Source page 5Communications with chambers
In all cases where a party is being indemnified by an insurer, appearing counsel must be able to advise the Court of the applicable policy limits afforded to the defendant as well as the name, claim number and phone number of the adjuster assigned to the matter. In a proper case, the Court may contact the claims adjuster by telephone or direct that the claims adjuster shall appear for a conference.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
Counsel are advised that, in an effort to foster open settlement discussions, the Court may meet with counsel separately during the discussions. Counsel are presumed to have consented to the Court doing so unless an objection is stated.
Source page 5Motion practice
b. Motions are returnable on Fridays. There will be no appearances unless specifically stated by the court.
Source page 6Motion practice
c. Original initiating motion papers should be uploaded to NYSCEF or, if a paper case, submitted directly to the County Clerk accompanied by an affidavit/affirmation of service and the required fees. DO NOT SUBMIT
Source page 6Motion practice
d. Motion papers must be accompanied by proof of payment to the County Clerk of all required fees.
Source page 6Motion practice
h. Motion papers are limited to Moving Papers, Opposing Papers, and Reply (except that reply papers are not permitted on Orders to Show Cause without advance permission). There is no Reply permitted to a Cross Motion.
Source page 6Communications with chambers
i. The Court does not accept sur-reply papers or correspondence on motions, nor any papers filed after the final submission date of the motion.
Source page 6Motion practice
j. On paper cases (i.e. actions not efiled on NYSCEF), motion papers, orders and judgments must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Counsel submitting motions with a proposed order/judgment must submit an unattached copy of that proposed order/judgment. Counsel must provide an additional copy of any order and judgment submitted to conform to the original.
Source page 6Motion practice
k. All motions will be decided by submission and personal appearances on the return date are not required unless the Court specifically directs oral argument.
Source page 6Motion practice
l. Any motions seeking to exclude potential evidence shall be made in writing and shall be returnable at least 30 days in advance of trial.
Source page 6Filing and working copies
n. 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 6Motion practice
o. Motions brought pursuant to CPLR §§3211 or 3212 do not stay discovery.
Source page 6Motion practice
p. Counsel shall immediately notify the court when it becomes unnecessary to decide a motion.
Source page 6Communications with chambers
Unless there are extremely unusual circumstances in which significant prejudice (set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel are to be advised by telephone or fax at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time that any Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a Temporary Restraining Order is being presented to the Court.
Source page 7Motion practice
In lieu of discovery motion practice, it is the policy of the Court to make itself and its staff available to resolve disputes related to pretrial discovery. Therefore, no discovery motion is to be made by any party unless authorized or directed by the Court. Instead, counsel should abide by the procedures set forth in Section III.F above to resolve discovery disputes.
Source page 7Motion practice
Summary Judgment motions must be made within sixty (60) days of the filing of the Note of Issue.
Source page 7Motion practice
If a Summary Judgment motion (or motion to dismiss) is made prior to the completion of discovery, the motion does not stay discovery. The parties are to continue to abide by any Order or Notice pertaining to discovery unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 7Motion practice
Unsigned deposition transcripts will not be considered on motions for Summary Judgment unless it is demonstrated that the transcript was forwarded to the deponent for his/her review and signature in compliance with CPLR § 3116(a). (See Marmer v IF USA Express Inc., 73 AD3d 868 [2nd Dept 2010]).
Source page 7Conferences 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 7Filing and working copies
A. Electronic Filing. All parties should familiarize themselves with the statewide E-Filing Rules (see Uniform Rules '' 202.5-b and 202.5-bb, available at www.nycourts.gov/efile). General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or efile@courts.state.ny.us.
Source page 8Filing and working copies
All actions required to be filed electronically shall be filed through the New York State Courts E- Filing system (NYSCEF), including proposed orders, proposed judgments, stipulations and letters.
Source page 8Trial exhibits and witnesses
Any applications addressing the preclusion of evidence, testimony or other trial related matters shall be brought to the attention of the court immediately upon counsel becoming aware of such matter to be addressed, it being the intent to avoid applications made on the eve of, or during trial of a matter. Failure to bring the matter before the court in a timely fashion may result in summary denial of such application.
Source page 8Adjournments
Requests for a continuance or rescheduling due to an expert’s unavailability for testimony generally cannot be granted due to the large number of matters pending for trial. Counsel may use videotaping of experts when necessary.
Source page 8Motion practice
1. Any motion by a party to preclude or limit expert testimony under the expert disclosure part of this order or pursuant to CPLR 3101(d) must be made as soon as practicable.
Source page 8Motion practice
2. Where a party’s summary judgment motion is or will be based in whole or in part upon the granting of a motion directed at precluding or limiting expert testimony made pursuant to this part of this order, the motions’ return date shall be the same.
Source page 8Artificial intelligence
3. Every party must disclose whether their expert relied upon AI (Artificial Intelligence) in reaching their opinion. A Frye Hearing is mandatory for all cases in which an expert has relied upon AI. This disclosure must be included in all CPLR 3101(d) discovery responses and in those cases in which an expert affidavit/affirmation is used in a motion the affidavit/affirmation must state whether the expert has used AI in reaching their opinion.
Source page 8Shared 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 ↗