George Santana - Ballotpedia

As of May 5, 2025, George M. Santana did not have a website or any information online.

George has worked as a principal court attorney in the Manhattan Civil Court.

George Santana previously ran for civil court judge in Manhattan but did not win. 

Served as Principal Court Attorney to the Supervising Judge of the New York County Civil Court.

As Principal Court Attorney to the Supervising Judge of the New York County Civil Court, provided legal advice.

As a member of the Tenant Protection Unit, investigates and prosecutes landlords who engage in illegal rent practices and tenant harassment, conducts audits of landlord and property owner compliance with state rent laws, and provides legal and investigative support to the New York State Attorney General’s Office in cases involving violations of state rent laws.

Was appointed to Governor Cuomo's Tenant Protection Unit in 2013. 

- As Principal Court Attorney to the Supervising Judge of the New York County Civil Court, provided legal advice.
- Was appointed to Governor Cuomo's Tenant Protection Unit in 2013. 

Legal Experience

Believes in increasing diversity in the judiciary.

- Believes in increasing diversity in the judiciary.

Judicial Philosophy

As of May 4, 2025, George M. Santana did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

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George M. Santana

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Embraces his Cuban background and the strong women in his family.

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.