2026 New York General Election

Edward Irizarry

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Edward Irizarry navigated the foster care system in his youth. He tutored students while working his way through NYU and graduated from Michigan Law.

Edward currently serves as an associate court attorney to Queens Civil Court Judge Maria Gonzalez. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the Queens district attorney’s office, a defense attorney in private practice, and counsel to the New York State Senate and New York City Council.

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Edward was a candidate in the 2021 Democratic primary for Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York.

Irizarry v Zelaya, 2026 NY Slip Op 31254(U) (March 26, 2026)

I have tried numerous felony jury trials to verdict as both an Assistant District Attorney and a defense attorney, navigating the intricacies of federal, state, and Supreme Court practice. From homicide appeals to high-stakes financial investigations at the SDNY, I have consistently fought to ensure the constitutionality of police procedures and the proper admission of evidence.

About | Edward Irizarry for Civil Court Judge

I’m Edward Irizarry, and I’m running for Civil Court Judge because I believe experience matters, especially the kind you can't learn in a textbook. Over the last 30 years, I've served our legal system from every angle. I started as a prosecutor in the Queens DA's Office where I built an undefeated felony trial record. I then worked as a defense attorney in private practice, drafted legislation in the City Council and the State Senate, and today, I serve as an Associate Court Attorney in Queens.

Edward Irizarry for Civil Court Judge

In his campaign, he has underscored his commitment to public service, adding that he has also worked as counsel to both the New York State Senate and the New York City Council. Having navigated the foster care system in his youth, Irizarry wrote that he brings a personal perspective to his campaign.

Candidates for Queens Civil Court primary 2026

Worked as a defense attorney in private practice, focusing on criminal defense, guardianships, and real estate matters.

Serves as an associate court attorney for a Queens Civil Court judge, overseeing evidentiary hearings and drafting decisions.

Served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens and tried felony cases before juries to verdict.

Worked as counsel to the New York State Senate and New York City Council, drafting legislation.

- Served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens and tried felony cases before juries to verdict.
- Worked as counsel to the New York State Senate and New York City Council, drafting legislation.

Legal Experience

With over 30 years of legal experience spanning every facet of the New York justice system, I am committed to ensuring our courts remain a sanctuary for fairness, precision, and integrity for all in our community, including the most vulnerable amongst us.

Believes the law should protect vulnerable people rather than serve powerful interests.

Committed to ensuring courts provide fairness, precision, and integrity, including for vulnerable community members.

- Committed to ensuring courts provide fairness, precision, and integrity, including for vulnerable community members.

Judicial Philosophy

As of October 15, 2026, Edward Irizarry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

- 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 4

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