2026 New York General Election

Emily Morales-Minerva

Alejandra Gracias

Minerva also addressed the elephant in the room: His wife, civil court judge Emily Morales-Minerva, was one of the candidates for nomination.

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Announcing the Results of the 2026 Civil Independent Judicial Screening Panel

On behalf of the Manhattan Democratic Party, County Leader Keith L.T. Wright and the Judiciary Co-Chairs extend their sincere appreciation to the members of the 2026 Independent Judicial Screening Panel and its administrator for their diligence, professionalism, and service. We also thank all candidates who participated in this year’s screening process.

Pursuant to the report of the 2026 Independent Judicial Screening Panel, the following candidates have been reported out by the Panel:

Surrogate’s Court – Incumbent
Rita Mella

Civil Court – Incumbents
Josh Hanshaft
Emily Morales-Minerva
Aija Tingling

Manhattan Democratic Party

Emily currently serves as a Civil Court judge.

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July 28, 2026

Supreme Court, New York County

Emily Morales-Minerva, J.

Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431.

Judlau Contr., Inc. v City of New York - 2026 NY Slip Op 51189(U)

#### Hon. Emily Morales-Minerva

Part 42 General IAS Part

111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Chambers: Room 453 Phone: (646) 386-5648
Courtroom: Room 574 Phone: (646) 386-3237
Principal Court Attorney: Allison Flood, Esq.
E-mail: [email protected]

Judicial Assignments & Locations | New York Courts

Has served as a New York City Civil Court judge, overseeing claims under $50,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and housing-code enforcement.

Serves as a judge in New York County Supreme Court, presiding over cases within the court's jurisdiction and issuing rulings and orders.

- Serves as a judge in New York County Supreme Court, presiding over cases within the court's jurisdiction and issuing rulings and orders.

Legal Experience

As of October 15, 2026, Emily Morales-Minerva’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Josh E. Hanshaft

Vlad Frants

- 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