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Ira Greenberg has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Chicago, a master's degree in public administration from Baruch College, and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. 

Before being elected as a judge, Ira worked as an attorney. He also advised assemblywoman Catherine Nolan on legal matters. 

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Ira is currently a judge for the New York City Civil Court in Queens County. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his first term. 

As an of counsel attorney at Leavitt & Kerson, Esqs., Greenberg researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided counsel to clients on behalf of the firm.

As an attorney at Leavitt & Kerson for 17 years, provided legal advice and services related to real estate leasing, purchasing, and selling. 

As general counsel to Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, provided legal guidance on her role as a member of the MTA Capital Program Review Board.

As general counsel to Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan for 20 years, provided legal guidance on her role as a member of the MTA Capital Program Review Board.

As a New York City (NYC) civil court judge, Greenberg oversees cases involving claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes.

As a New York City (NYC) civil court judge since 2019, oversees cases involving civil claims.

- As an attorney at Leavitt & Kerson for 17 years, provided legal advice and services related to real estate leasing, purchasing, and selling. 
- As general counsel to Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan for 20 years, provided legal guidance on her role as a member of the MTA Capital Program Review Board.
- As a New York City (NYC) civil court judge since 2019, oversees cases involving civil claims.

Legal Experience

As of September 15, 2025, Ira R. Greenberg did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

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Has never published any decisions in the last 10 years.

Has not published any decisions in the last 10 years.

- Has not published any decisions in the last 10 years.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Hon. Ira R. Greenberg

Served as a board member for Community Board Two from 2016 to 2018 and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority from 2009 to 2018.

Former board member of Community Board Two  and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 

- Former board member of Community Board Two  and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 

Community Involvement

Ira R. Greenberg

Ira is currently a judge for the New York City Civil Court in Queens County. He was elected in 2018 and assumed office in 2019. 

- Served as a board member for Community Board Two from 2016 to 2018 and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority from 2009 to 2018.

Ira is currently a judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County. He was elected in 2018 and assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2028. 

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