## 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.

2026 New York General Election

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

Legal Experience

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.

Judicial Philosophy

## 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.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Volunteers through pro bono work to assist his community.

- Volunteers through pro bono work to assist his community.

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