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.

2026 New York General Election

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.

Legal Experience

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.

Judicial Philosophy

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

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Volunteered throughout her life to help people in need.

- Volunteered throughout her life to help people in need.

Community Involvement

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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