Eric Sachs earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 1985 and began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County.

About Judge Eric Sachs | Eric Sachs for Supreme Court

Eric Sachs earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1985.

From 1985 through 1989, he prosecuted criminal matters ranging from violations to violent felonies.

He then spent three decades in private practice, with extensive work representing people accused of DWI-related offenses in New York and other states. He was later elected to the Suffolk County District Court bench.

Eric previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Bronx County and spent three decades in private practice.

2018
ELECTED TO THE BENCH

Became a Suffolk County District Court Judge and later served as an Acting County Court Judge.

Experience | Eric Sachs for Supreme Court

Eric was elected as a Suffolk County District Court judge in 2018.

2026 New York General Election

Prosecuted criminal matters as an assistant district attorney in Bronx County from 1985 through 1989.

Represented people accused of offenses related to driving while intoxicated in New York and other states during three decades in private practice.

Served as a Suffolk County District Court Judge after being elected in 2018.

- Prosecuted criminal matters as an assistant district attorney in Bronx County from 1985 through 1989.
- Represented people accused of offenses related to driving while intoxicated in New York and other states during three decades in private practice.
- Served as a Suffolk County District Court Judge after being elected in 2018.
- Served as an Acting County Court Judge.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Philosophy

As Presiding Judge of the Suffolk County DWI Treatment Court, Judge Sachs works in a problem-solving court designed to combine close judicial supervision with treatment and accountability.

As presiding judge of the Suffolk County Driving While Intoxicated Treatment Court, works in a problem-solving court combining close judicial supervision with treatment and accountability.

- As presiding judge of the Suffolk County Driving While Intoxicated Treatment Court, works in a problem-solving court combining close judicial supervision with treatment and accountability.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

His community work includes participating in student mock-trial programs and welcoming young people into the courtroom to learn about law and civic responsibility.

Community | Eric Sachs for Supreme Court

A BROADER COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE.

Eric has served as an Aircraft Commander with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. His aviation background also informed his legal teaching on representing airmen and mechanics in FAA-related matters.

Participates in student mock-trial programs and welcomes young people into the courtroom to learn about law and civic responsibility.

Served as an Aircraft Commander with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

- Participates in student mock-trial programs and welcomes young people into the courtroom to learn about law and civic responsibility.
- Served as an Aircraft Commander with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Community Involvement

Eric Sachs

Mauricio Mendez

Milan Parker

Buket Urgen

Anthony R. Portesy

James A. McDonaugh

John Iliou

John Kelly

Joy M. Watson

Karen M. Wilutis

Kelly A. Reape

Leonard D. Steinman

Mary E. Porter

Mary Kate Mullen

Richard Ambro

Stephen L. Ukeiley

William D. Wexler

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