--- title: "Sharon G. Matthie | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sharon-g-matthie" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Sharon G. Matthie Westchester County Family Court · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Westchester County Family Court - State: New York - Role: Family Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Westchester County Family Court judge serving a term from 2025 through 2034 - Candidate for Westchester County Family Court Judge in the November 5, 2024 New York General Election - The overview identifies her as a registered New York court-system attorney formerly associated with the Ninth Judicial District Administrative Office ### Education ### Additional information - Professional involvement: Westchester Black Bar Association member since 2012, president during 2018–2022, and board member for 2024–2027. - The collected biographical information identifies Sharon G. Matthie as a Westchester County Family Court judge with a 2025–2034 term. - Attorney: Sharon Gail Matthie is a New York State registered attorney, admitted in 2009 to the New York State Bar - Education and legal career: Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduate; admitted to the New York bar in 2009. - handling family cases in New York’s 9th Judicial District - Joseph A. Egitto, Supervising Judge of Family Courts - Supervising Judge: Hon. - It mentions undergraduate education without naming an institution or date. - Her work concerns family matters - Scrutinize tracks her judicial performance. ## 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 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/JudicialDirectory) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/JudicialDirectory) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/JudicialDirectory) - [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) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sharon-g-matthie", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sharon-g-matthie", "name": "Sharon G. 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See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Such correspondence must also be copied to all counsel, including the Attorney for the Child, and any self-represented 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Any non-electronic correspondence sent to the Court must include a family unit number and an e-mail address, telephone number, and street address of the sender (unless there is a court order of confidentiality as to the sender). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers The Court should not be copied on correspondence between counsel and/or self-represented parties. Please note that this Part does not entertain litigation by email. Any attempt to do so will result in the correspondence going unaddressed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Any communication sent to the Court without being copied to all counsel, including the Attorney for the Child and any self-represented parties, will be returned to the sender. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Retained attorneys must file a written notice of appearance and fully executed consent to change attorney form (if applicable) on or before the date of his/her first appearance. In the case of Assigned Counsel and Attorneys for the Children, your notice of assignment/appointment shall serve as the Notice of Appearance. The Court can only provide case information to the attorney of record. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If an attorney accepts a case that has a previously scheduled trial date, said attorney shall be ready to proceed on the scheduled date. Requests for adjournment will not be granted. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology Counsel shall ensure that the Part has a current email address and mobile phone numbers on file for themselves and their clients. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Questions regarding notices of assignment should be sent directly to Nicole Marcano via e-mail at nmarcano@nycourts.gov. Be sure to include the family unit number, name of the case and the date(s) in question. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All adjournments must be approved by the Court even when the parties and counsel have consented to the adjournment. Adjournment requests must be in writing, attached as a PDF attachment and e-mailed directly to the Virtual Family Court Portal at virtualwestchesterfamilycourtyonkers@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Absent exigent circumstances, adjournment requests shall be made at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled date and must indicate the reason for the adjournment and whether the request is on consent of all counsel and/or 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All adjournment requests must include a minimum of three (3) proposed adjournment dates and times that are acceptable to all. Adjournment requests due to attorney engagement in another court must be made pursuant to 22 NYCRR §125.1. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If an adjournment request is granted, the requesting attorney and/or party must notify all interested parties, including the Attorney for the Child and any self-represented parties of the adjourned date, and send confirming notification of the new date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments A respondent or respondent's counsel requesting an adjournment of a preliminary proceeding must acknowledge service, waive any defects in service, and follow the above procedure for scheduling a court appearance, which will then be for a conference. All temporary orders will be extended through the next court date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If there is no response from the Court regarding an adjournment request, assume that the request has been denied and appearances are required. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances As soon as practicable, the Attorney for the Child shall notify the Court if a Guardian Ad Litem is required when the child’s parent or legal guardian will not or cannot attend the Court appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Only official Family Court forms created by the Office of Court Administration (available online) will be accepted. Adoption checklists are available from Chambers upon request. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies All Petitions, Orders, Orders to Show Cause and any other moving papers must be filed with the Yonkers Family Court Clerk's Office or directly through the Virtual Family Court Portal at virtualwestchesterfamilycourtyonkers@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances If an attorney is directed to prepare a final order, notice of settlement shall be a maximum of two weeks, unless otherwise ordered. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Any Order to Show Cause requesting interim relief must comply with 22 NYCRR §5202.7. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions must be filed with the Yonkers Family Court Clerk's Office or directly through the Virtual Family Court Portal at virtualwestchesterfamilycourtyonkers@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Generally, an appearance on a motion is not required. However, if an attorney is requesting an appearance on a motion, this should be noted in the Notice of Motion. Counsel shall not choose the return date. The Court, in its discretion, may schedule an appearance on the motion and, if it does so, will notify the parties of the appearance date and time. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Counsel shall not file motions by way of Order to Show Cause. Orders to Show Cause shall only be filed for the purpose of seeking an order for interim relief. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice SIJS Motions, Proposed Orders, Letters of Guardianship and other related legal documents must be filed with the Yonkers Family Court Clerk's Office or directly through the Virtual Family Court Portal at virtualwestchesterfamilycourtyonkers@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice If a consent is not submitted, the Affidavit of Service must indicate that all documents with respect to the guardianship/custody petition and SIJS motion were translated into the respondent’s native language and a copy of the translated documents must be include with the Affidavit of Service. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers It is the responsibility of counsel for any incarcerated party to file a proposed order to produce with the affirmation for his/her client to appear in person, by telephone or video. This does not preclude other counsel from filing a proposed order. The proposed order must indicate the type of appearance sought (in person, phone or video). All proposed order must include the incarcerated party’s date of birth and inmate number (DIN, JID or NYSID). Counsel is responsible for transmitting the signed Order to the Correctional Facility. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances If a party requires the services of an interpreter, counsel must notify the Court at least ten (10) days in advance of the scheduled court appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Once a trial is scheduled, Judge Matthie will issue an Order of Fact-Finding Rules and Procedure. All parties should appear ready to proceed with the trial at the scheduled time. Trial time may not be used for settlement discussion, which should be completed prior to the date of trial. Accordingly, do not appear at the time a trial is scheduled to begin and expect to proceed with settlement discussions. If counsel or a self-represented party is not ready to proceed on the date of trial, the matter may be dismissed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions In Limine: Counsel shall advise the court in writing of any issues of which they are aware in advance of trial, which may require a ruling by the court during 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Exhibits: Before trial begins, counsel shall provide the court and other counsel or self-represented parties with a list of exhibits. Counsel shall pre-mark all exhibits before trial and with respect to any court documents of which counsel is requesting that judicial notice be taken, counsel shall provide a separate list of those documents to the court and other counsel or self-represented 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Evaluations: Parties requesting mental health/forensic evaluations should agree upon the evaluator and to the report being admitted into evidence as a court exhibit at trial subject to cross-examination. If the parties cannot agree, they shall each submit the name of the evaluator they propose, and the court will choose the evaluator from those suggested. The evaluator should be from the Directory of Mental Health Professionals on the Appellate Division, Second Department website. Any party wishing to cross- examine the forensic evaluator shall bear the cost unless otherwise ordered by the Court or agreed upon between the parties in writing. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery Parties with retained counsel shall pay 100% of the private pay cost for his/her evaluation and 50% of the evaluation for any child(ren) UNLESS otherwise directed by the Court after receipt and consideration of a duly executed financial disclosure affidavit (FDA) supported by documentation of income, expenses and debt. Parties requesting assistance with the cost of forensics pursuant to County Law §722-c shall submit a FDA. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Copies of the forensic evaluation will be made available for viewing at the courthouse. The forensic evaluation will not be released unless pursuant to this Court’s Order for Release, which states that the report will be admitted into evidence at trial as a court exhibit subject to cross-examination of the forensic evaluator and the rules of evidence. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers If all parties consent to the terms of the Court’s Order for Release of the Forensic Evaluation, a copy of the forensic evaluation will be mailed to each of the attorneys of record. Copies will not be released to directly to the parties, including pro se litigants, under any circumstances. The parties may review the evaluation in their attorney office or have it read to them over the phone. Pro se litigants may review the evaluation in the courthouse during regular business hours by making an appointment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Subpoenaed Documents: Subpoenas Duces Tecum shall be filed with the Yonkers Family Court Clerk's Office or directly through the Virtual Family Court Portal at virtualwestchesterfamilycourtyonkers@nycourts.gov. Subpoenas Duces Tecum shall be made returnable to court at least seven (7) days before the first day of trial. Counsel shall review subpoenaed documents before the date of trial. Trial time will not be allotted for counsel to review such documents. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Settled Cases: Counsel shall notify the Court immediately if a case is settled. Stipulations of Settlement must contain complete voir dire language and all parties and counsel, including the Attorney for the Child, must sign the Stipulation indicating approval as to form and content. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Article 10 Settlements: The Court will not accept a consent finding on the day of fact finding. If the parties agree to a consent finding, they shall notify the Court before the fact-finding date. Otherwise, any settlement made on the day of fact finding shall be by admission only. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_SGMatthie.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 205 — Uniform Rules Family Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-df42937f9fd0e92b8072) — Family Court proceedings [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-205-uniform-rules-family-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.