Kings County Dems endorse DA Gonzalez, Civil Court candidates

As of May 6, 2025, Susan Liebman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Susan Liebman’s campaign for judge of the civil court in New York City is her first run for public office.

SCDC Endorsement: Susan Liebman, Esq. for Kings County Civil ...

Currently serves as Principal Law Clerk in the General Civil Part of the Kings County Supreme Court, where she assists with civil cases.

Previously served as Principal Law Clerk in the Matrimonial Part of the Kings County Supreme Court from 2007 to 2015, handling divorce and family law matters.

Worked as a Civil Court Attorney, managing landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, and commercial litigation.

- Currently serves as Principal Law Clerk in the General Civil Part of the Kings County Supreme Court, where she assists with civil cases.
- Previously served as Principal Law Clerk in the Matrimonial Part of the Kings County Supreme Court from 2007 to 2015, handling divorce and family law matters.
- Worked as a Civil Court Attorney, managing landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, and commercial litigation.

Legal Experience

As of May 5, 2025, Susan Liebman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Susan Liebman

Has over 30 years of legal experience, including serving as Principal Law Clerk in Kings County Supreme Court and as a Civil Court Attorney.

Promises to ensure all Brooklyn residents receive "equal treatment under the law."

Promises to uphold fairness and integrity in ensuring all Brooklyn residents receive equal treatment under the law.

- Has over 30 years of legal experience, including serving as Principal Law Clerk in Kings County Supreme Court and as a Civil Court Attorney.

Believes judges should understand the concerns of tenants, homeowners, and small business owners.

Promises to be fair and impartial to all Brooklyn residents.

- 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.