Ruth E. Shillingford at a glance
- Current role
- Court of Claims Judge
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2032
Ruth E. Shillingford
Court of Claims Judge · New York County Court of Claims
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, New York State Court of Claims, New York County, Appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul, 2023 to Present
- Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Kings County, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau, 2009 to 2021
- Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman, 2006 to 2009
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Appointed by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, 2003 to 2005
- NYS Unified Court System, Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, Assistant Deputy Chief Court Attorney/Principal Court Attorney, 1994 to 2003
- New York County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney/Unit Chief (Special Narcotics Asset Forfeiture Unit), 1988 to 1991
- Dudley, Clarke & Chan (formerly Law Offices of Adriane Dudley), Associate
- Office of the Corporation Counsel, Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for Criminal Justice
- Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands, Law Clerk
- Ruth Emelda Shillingford is a New York State judge with a long career in the judiciary, currently serving on the New York State Court of Claims and previously in Brooklyn’s Supreme Court Criminal Division
Education
- Georgetown University School of Law — J.D. (1984)
- Lincoln University, PA — B.A. (1981)
Additional information
- Most recently appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul for a term from 2023 to 2032.
- As of 2026, Judge Shillingford presides over civil cases in the Court of Claims of New York County and has served on the bench for 23 years.
- Re-appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, 2016 to 2021
- Re-appointed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, 2006 to 2015
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Courtroom Technology
Courtwide
The New York Court of Claims publishes courtroom evidence-presentation technology, including document/photo/object/video presentation and laptop connections in specified courtrooms.
With minimal effort, attorneys can present documents, color photos, objects, videos, and use electronic presentations to bring details to the court.Court of Claims Courtroom Technology ↗
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 206 — Uniform Rules Court Claims
New York Court of Claims
Court of Claims actions and proceedings
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York Court of Claims
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
New York Court of Claims
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
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Court of Claims Courtroom Technology
Courtwide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Court of Claims Courtroom Technology ↗