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Sandra M. Munoz
Supreme Court Justice · Queens County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Designated, 2024 to Present
- Justice, Supreme Court, Civil Term, Queens County, Elected, 2025 to 2039
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Elected, 2024 to 2034
- Law Office of Sandra M. Munoz, Family Law Attorney, 2004 to 2023
- InMotion, Equal Justice Works Fellow, 2001 to 2002
- Justice of the New York Supreme Court in the 11th Judicial District (Queens County), serving in the Civil Term and assigned to Part 53
- Munoz’s election to the bench reflects the school’s mission of expanding access to justice and reflecting the diversity of New York City
Education
- City University of New York School of Law — J.D. (2001)
- Marymount Manhattan College — B.A. (1999)
Additional information
- InMotion, Staff Attorney, 2002 to 2003
- Daughter of Dominican Republic immigrants; began her legal career as a single mother in her forties
- She is based in Jamaica, NY, and serves under Part 53 of the Queens 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 (46 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Communications with chambers
1. All attorneys and/or self represented litigants must be included on any call or email. No ex parte emails will be considered.
Source page 1Adjournments
2. Part 53 email is to be used for requesting an adjournment or emergency virtual conference. Please note, Part 53 is only notified when an Order to Show Cause or Motion is filed on NYSCEF. Any proposed orders or stipulations must be sent directly to Part 53's email.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
3. If requesting a conference, briefly state the reason for the call or email. Do not state any substantive facts or include arguments. Do not attach any document other than a signed stipulation unless requested by the Court.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
4. Litigants represented by counsel must communicate with chambers through counsel only.
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2. For live appearances, the calendar call is at 9:30 a.m. unless the matter is scheduled for a time certain. All parties/counsel are to check in by 10:00 a.m. The second call is at 10:30 a.m.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
5. A notice of appearance shall be properly filed in the Office of the County Clerk and the Matrimonial office with a courtesy copy to the part clerk.
Source page 1Courtroom conduct and technology
8. Proper attire is required. Electronic equipment must be turned off while in the courtroom.
Source page 1Remote appearances
9. Children of the parties are not permitted to observe their parents’ contested matrimonial proceedings. Minor children are not permitted in the courtroom, except by permission of the Court and should not be present at the location when a party is appearing virtually.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
1. Attorneys are to share the TEAMS invitation with clients. All parties must appear at all virtual conferences unless the Court instructs otherwise.
Source page 2Adjournments
2. Cameras must be turned on at all TEAMS appearances, otherwise the case will be adjourned for an in-person appearance.
Source page 2Courtroom conduct and technology
3. Courtroom rules and decorum apply. One person speaks at a time. No interruptions Microphones should be muted when not in use.
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4. Recording is prohibited by anyone other than the Official Court Reporter.
Source page 2Adjournments
1. Requests for adjournments shall be made at least 24 hours in advance (unless in case of emergency) after contacting all parties, including the attorney for the child(ren). To request an adjournment, contact the Park Clerk through the Part 53 email. Do not call Chambers. Counsel shall prepare a stipulation including the caption and index number of the case, the appearance date, several available adjourn dates, and a brief reason for the adjournment. Please note, next available dates are generally several months out.
Source page 2Adjournments
4. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Court. Counsel/parties are required to confirm all adjournment requests. If you do not receive confirmation, you must appear.
Source page 2Adjournments
5. All adjournments on the grounds of engagement of counsel shall be granted only if in accordance with the Rules of the Chief Administrator. Affirmations must be emailed to the Court and opposing counsel at least one day prior to the appearance.
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6. All adjournments with interpreters shall be made at least 24 hours in advance and the court must be notified that the interpreter is no longer needed.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
1. The Court SHALL be notified of any Orders of Protection at check in or the calendar call.
Source page 2Motion practice
1. Notification for Court Interpreter Services shall be made to the Court upon the initial filing of the Request for Judicial Intervention or motion or any other application to the Court, but not less than 24 hours prior to the first appearance. At check in or calendar call, the Court shall be reminded of the need for an interpreter.
Source page 2Adjournments
2. The court must be notified at the time of any adjournment request if Interpreter Services were requested.
Source page 2Adjournments
1. Preliminary conferences are held in the Matrimonial Preliminary Conference Part. Please refer to their rules located on the Court’s website. Do not contact Part 53 regarding scheduling and adjournments of the Preliminary Conference.
Source page 3Motion practice
2. If the first appearance before the Court is on an Order to Show Cause, the parties must simultaneously request a PC from the Preliminary Conference Part or submit a signed proposed PC Order.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
1. The first compliance conference after a preliminary conference shall be held on Wednesday mornings virtually, or in person if the parties are unrepresented or otherwise directed by the Court. Thereafter, the conferences will be virtual or live, as determined by the Court.
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2. For live appearances, before the call of the compliance calendar, counsel and/or self-represented litigants must complete the Compliance Conference Order for conference with the Court or Law Clerk.
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3. Counsel attending the conference must be fully familiar with and authorized to settle, stipulate or resolve or dispose of any issues or the action.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
4. A Note of Issue shall be filed in accordance with the Compliance Conference Order or other Order of the Court.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
1. All attorneys participating in the Pre-Trial conference must be fully familiar with and authorized
Source page 3Trial exhibits and witnesses
3. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.16(g), all expert reports are to be exchanged and filed with the Court 60 days before the date set for trial. Reply reports, if any, shall be exchanged no later than 30 days before the trial date.
Source page 3Trial exhibits and witnesses
4. Both sides must otherwise comply with Section 202.16 of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts no later than 30 days prior to trial unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 3Adjournments
1. Motions shall be heard live on Tuesdays and the calendar call is at 9:30 a.m., or if a return date is scheduled for a virtual appearance, then at that allotted time. Any motion not resolved or submitted on the first appearance date shall be adjourned for a live appearance.
Source page 3Motion practice
3. All motions must conform to the Uniform Rules 22 NYCRR § 202.5(a). Motions shall be made returnable only on the part’s motion day. All motion papers (including opposition and reply) must state the sequence number on the first page.
Source page 3Motion practice
4. Counsel and parties are required to appear personally on all motions, live or virtual.
Source page 3Motion practice
5. After oral argument or submission of a motion, sur-replies, memoranda and letters addressed to the substance of the pending motion will not be considered without prior permission.
Source page 3Motion practice
6. If a motion has been brought by Order to Show Cause, affidavits of service are required to be filed prior to the return date.
Source page 3Adjournments
7. Any Notice of Motion noticed without the Court’s approval shall be subject to the Court’s availability and may be administratively adjourned.
Source page 3Motion practice
9. Any pending motions will be deemed withdrawn upon the settlement of the case unless explicit provisions are made for its preservation.
Source page 4Motion practice
SUBMITTED AT THE FIRST APPEARANCE ON THAT MOTION. All papers shall be bound and exhibits shall be clearly marked and tabbed or the papers may be rejected.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
2. Counsel are required to have their clients present, unless excused by the Court. The Court may require witness testimony.
Source page 4Filing and working copies
1. A Note of Issue must be filed prior to an inquest being held.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
3. Trials and hearings will be scheduled by the Court. All attorneys and parties may only use the evidence that is listed on their respective pretrial exhibits and witness lists in compliance with the Pre-Trial Order. Precluded evidence or non-compliance with a Pre- Trial Order is subject to further evidentiary rulings where appropriate.
Source page 4Adjournments
4. Cases placed on the trial calendar with a firm date will not be adjourned unless counsel is actually engaged as set forth in the Uniform Rules and provides an affirmation attesting to the engagement. Failure to be ready to proceed to trial may result in a judgment of default or a dismissal.
Source page 4Communications with chambers
5. NOTIFY CHAMBERS IMMEDIATELY if the action is resolved prior to the scheduled trial date. The Court will advance an inquest date if the action is resolved prior to trial. All stipulations of settlement must be: (a) in writing; (b) comport with the Domestic Relations Law; (c) be signed by all parties; (d) filed in NYSCEF; and (e) a courtesy copy emailed to the Court.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
6. Parties will need to notify the court more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the trial date if a video display/TV cart is required as well as the need for virtual evidence rooms. Court requires hard copies of all documentary evidence and any video/audio recording on thumb drives. Counsel must be prepared to play any audio/video evidence on their own laptop/device with an HDMI port.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
7. If an interpreter is necessary for a party or a witness, notice to the court must be given at least one week prior to the trial. If the trial is scheduled for multiple days, the requesting attorney must specify the date the interpreter will be needed and be prepared to call their witness on that day.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
1. After trial, the parties and the attorney for the child(ren), if any, shall submit by email, a post-trial proposed Findings of Fact and proposed Conclusions of Law unless waived by the Court.
Source page 5Trial exhibits and witnesses
2. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.48, proposed Judgments with proof of service on all parties must be submitted for signature within 60 days of a trial decision unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 5Conferences and appearances
3. Pursuant to the Domestic Relations Law, the Court will conduct statutory registry checks and advise counsel and parties of the results. If further inquiry is required, the Court may require an appearance by parties and counsel.
Source page 5Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Queens 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
Queens 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
Queens 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
Queens 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
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
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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 ↗