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Julie holds a law degree from the City University of New York School of Law and a doctorate in transformational leadership from Long Island University. She lives in Queens.

Julie currently works as a civil rights attorney. She has also served as an arbitrator  in Queens Civil Court for over a decade. Additionally, she served as Secretary on the New York State Bar’s Professional Disciplinary Committee. Julie is also a part-time Professor of Education at Long Island University.

Julie Milner previously ran for judge of the New York City Civil Court Queens County in a 2024 special election, but did not win.

As a managing attorney at Milner Law Office, PLLC, since 2008, provides legal counsel and representation in constitutional and civil rights litigation, overseeing case strategy and client advocacy.

As an arbitrator for the Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program in Queens Civil Court for over 10 years, heard fee disputes between clients and attorneys, evaluated evidence, and made final decisions.

As Secretary of the New York State Bar’s Professional Disciplinary Committee, reviewed complaints against attorneys and participated in oversight of ethical standards within the legal profession.

- As a managing attorney at Milner Law Office, PLLC, since 2008, provides legal counsel and representation in constitutional and civil rights litigation, overseeing case strategy and client advocacy.
- As an arbitrator for the Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program in Queens Civil Court for over 10 years, heard fee disputes between clients and attorneys, evaluated evidence, and made final decisions.
- As Secretary of the New York State Bar’s Professional Disciplinary Committee, reviewed complaints against attorneys and participated in oversight of ethical standards within the legal profession.

Legal Experience

Democratic judicial candidate in Queens seemingly called for ...

Believes the judiciary must be fully independent and free from influence.

Believes there is a critical need for judges who are not "beholden to Party dogma or influenced by special interests."

Said, "we need to...make sure to elect judges who are sympathetic to homeowners and small landlords."

Said, "We need to...make sure to elect judges who are sympathetic to homeowners and small landlords."

Called for President Joe Biden to be impeached, removed, indicted, and executed.

Tweeted "Impeach, remove, indict, execute," in response to posts about President Biden's alleged improper handling of classified documents.   

- Believes the judiciary must be fully independent and free from influence.
- Believes there is a critical need for judges who are not "beholden to Party dogma or influenced by special interests."
- Said, "We need to...make sure to elect judges who are sympathetic to homeowners and small landlords."
- Tweeted "Impeach, remove, indict, execute," in response to posts about President Biden's alleged improper handling of classified documents.   
- Supports police officers.

Judicial Philosophy

Supports creating a bank of translators to represent all 800 languages in Queens, in addition to full-time court translators.

Recommends updating court websites with simplified instructions and fillable forms for pro se litigants.

Supports adopting Universal Design for Living (UDL) principles to accommodate people with sensory and disability-related needs.

- Supports creating a bank of translators to represent all 800 languages in Queens, in addition to full-time court translators.
- Recommends updating court websites with simplified instructions and fillable forms for pro se litigants.
- Supports adopting Universal Design for Living (UDL) principles to accommodate people with sensory and disability-related needs.

Judicial Administration

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

Ethics & Conduct

Taught as a dissertation advisor and education professor, and worked as a special education and social studies teacher in Title I schools.

Serves on Queens Community Board 6 and on the Queens Borough President’s Civic Engagement Committee.

- Taught as a dissertation advisor and education professor, and worked as a special education and social studies teacher in Title I schools.
- Serves on Queens Community Board 6 and on the Queens Borough President’s Civic Engagement Committee.

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Believes her extensive legal background and commitment to community service make her an ideal candidate for civil court judge.

As a managing attorney at Milner Law Office, PLLC, since 2008, provides legal counsel and representation in constitutional and civil rights litigation, overseeing all aspects of case strategy and client advocacy.

As an arbitrator for the Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program in Queens Civil Court for over 10 years, heard fee disputes between clients and attorneys, evaluated evidence, and rendered binding or advisory decisions.

As Secretary of the New York State Bar’s Professional Disciplinary Committee, reviewed complaints against attorneys, advised on potential sanctions, and participated in oversight of ethical standards within the legal profession.

- As a managing attorney at Milner Law Office, PLLC, since 2008, provides legal counsel and representation in constitutional and civil rights litigation, overseeing all aspects of case strategy and client advocacy.
- As an arbitrator for the Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program in Queens Civil Court for over 10 years, heard fee disputes between clients and attorneys, evaluated evidence, and rendered binding or advisory decisions.
- As Secretary of the New York State Bar’s Professional Disciplinary Committee, reviewed complaints against attorneys, advised on potential sanctions, and participated in oversight of ethical standards within the legal profession.

- Believes the judiciary must be fully independent and free from influence.
- Believes there is a critical need for judges who are not "beholden to Party dogma or influenced by special interests."

Believes the judiciary must be fully independent and free from influence, saying, "When judges are selected rather than elected, they are beholden to the powers that installed them to the bench."

Previously shared political content that has raised ethical concerns, including tweets questioning COVID-19 vaccine safety, expressing support for banning LGBTQ+ books in schools, and posts interpreted by some as referencing the execution of President Biden.

- Previously shared political content that has raised ethical concerns, including tweets questioning COVID-19 vaccine safety, expressing support for banning LGBTQ+ books in schools, and posts interpreted by some as referencing the execution of President Biden.

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- 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.

Judge who handles majority of civil cases in New York