2026 New York General Election

About Janet

Janet received her education in Queens Public Schools before receiving her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. Janet has also volunteered throughout her life helping those in need and has been recognized for her service.

Janet for Judge

Janet Ellen Keller attended Queens Public Schools and earned a law degree from St. John’s University School of Law. She has volunteered to help people in need.

Janet has over three decades of experience litigating cases throughout New York Courts. Janet believes in integrity, equality and fairness and brings these values to all matters. All people deserve justice.

Janet Ellen Keller has litigated cases in courts throughout New York.

Has more than three decades of experience litigating cases in New York courts.

- Has more than three decades of experience litigating cases in New York courts.

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Believes all people deserve justice and says she brings integrity, equality, and fairness to every matter.

- Believes all people deserve justice and says she brings integrity, equality, and fairness to every matter.

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As of October 15, 2026, Janet Ellen Keller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Volunteered throughout her life to help people in need.

- Volunteered throughout her life to help people in need.

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Janet Ellen Keller

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## Stephen's Biography

## Stephen Dachtera, a lifelong Queens resident, believes strongly in applying the law as written, without regard to external factors or influences, ensuring fairness to all. Stephen implements his strong Catholic faith into all aspects of his life, often attending daily mass and working to assist his community through his legal practice and pro-bono activities.

Stephen C. Dachtera for Queens County Civil Court Judge

Stephen C. Dachtera is a lifelong Queens resident. He is Catholic and often attends daily Mass.

Stephen C. Dachtera works in the legal field.

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Stephen previously lost the 2025 and 2024 races for the New York City Civil Court, Queens County.

As of October 15, 2026, Stephen C. Dachtera’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes judges should apply the law as written, without external influences, to ensure fairness.

- Believes judges should apply the law as written, without external influences, to ensure fairness.

## A VOTE FOR STEPHEN IS A VOTE FOR:

## Restoring Faith In The Court System

## Upholding The Rule Of Law

## Improving Court Efficiency: Faster Decisions And Quicker Resolution Of Cases

## Ensuring That All Litigants Have A Say And Will Be Heard

Prioritizes faster decisions and quicker case resolution.

Wants to ensure all litigants have a say and are heard.

- Prioritizes faster decisions and quicker case resolution.
- Wants to ensure all litigants have a say and are heard.

Volunteers through pro bono work to assist his community.

- Volunteers through pro bono work to assist his community.

Stephen C. Dachtera

- 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

Queens Civil Court Judge, District 2

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