A long-time resident of Deer Park and a direct descendent of Irish immigrants on both his maternal and paternal sides, Judge Kelly is currently sits on the Suffolk County District Court in the Tenth Judicial District of New York, having been elected to this bench in 2019.

Leg. Tom Donnelly Honors The Hon. Judge John Kelly of Deer Park as Irish American of Distinction

### Education

* New York Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1985
* SUNY at Stonybrook, Bachelor of Arts, 1980

John Kelly | District Court Judge

Judge Kelly is an active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church, Deer Park; Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus, Deer Park; and the Moose Lodge, Lindenhurst, In the community, he has coached Little League baseball, girls and boys CYO basketball and, for the last 7 years, the Deer Park High School Mock Trial Team.

John Kelly is a long-time resident of Deer Park. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Stony Brook and a law degree from New York Law School. He is an active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church, Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus, and the Moose Lodge.

Leg. Tom Donnelly Honors The Hon. Judge John Kelly of Deer Park ...

### Qualified

* Adjunct Professor at Long Island University
2001 – Present
* Lecturer Suffolk County Academy of Law
2001 – 2019

* Adjunct Professor at Long Island University
2001 – Present
* Lecturer Suffolk County Academy of Law
2001 – 2019

### Dedicated

* Family Court Law Guardian
1992 – 2000
* Supreme Court Referee
1996 – 2000
* Court Appointed Attorney for the Indigent
1992 – 2000

* Family Court Law Guardian
1992 – 2000
* Supreme Court Referee
1996 – 2000
* Court Appointed Attorney for the Indigent
1992 – 2000

* Supreme Court Referee
1996 – 2000
* Court Appointed Attorney for the Indigent
1992 – 2000

* Court Appointed Attorney for the Indigent
1992 – 2000
* Trial Preparation Assistant Manhattan District Attorney
1982 – 1985

John Kelly currently works as an adjunct professor at Long Island University. He previously worked as a lecturer at the Suffolk County Academy of Law, a Family Court law guardian, a Supreme Court referee, a court-appointed attorney for indigent people, and a trial preparation assistant for the Manhattan District Attorney.

John currently works as an adjunct professor at Long Island University. He previously worked as a lecturer at the Suffolk County Academy of Law, a Family Court law guardian, a Supreme Court referee, a court-appointed attorney for indigent people, and a trial preparation assistant for the Manhattan District Attorney.

A long-time resident of Deer Park and a direct descendent of Irish immigrants on both his maternal and paternal sides, Judge Kelly is currently sits on the Suffolk County District Court in the Tenth Judicial District of New York, having been elected to this bench in 2019. He has also served as Family Court Judge, acting Supreme Court Judge, County Attorney referee, Acting County Court Judge, Domestic Violence Court Judge and in Juvenile Treatment Family Court.

John currently serves as a judge on the Suffolk County District Court in New York's 10th Judicial District. He was elected to the bench in 2019.

2026 New York General Election

Hon. John Kelly
District Court Judge, Acting County Court Judge, Domestic Violence Part 1/Human Trafficking Court

Suffolk Domestic Violence Court | New York Courts

* Supreme Court Referee
1996 – 2000
* Court Appointed Attorney for the Indigent
1992 – 2000
* Trial Preparation Assistant Manhattan District Attorney
1982 – 1985

Served as a Family Court Law Guardian from 1992 to 2000.

Serves as a Suffolk County district court judge, elected in 2019.

Previously served as a Family Court judge.

Previously served as an acting Supreme Court judge.

Previously served as a county attorney referee.

Previously served as a domestic violence court judge and in Juvenile Treatment Family Court.

Serves as an acting county court judge in Domestic Violence Part 1 and Human Trafficking Court.

Served as a Supreme Court referee from 1996 to 2000.

Served as a court-appointed attorney for indigent clients from 1992 to 2000.

- Served as a Family Court Law Guardian from 1992 to 2000.
- Serves as a Suffolk County district court judge, elected in 2019.
- Previously served as a Family Court judge.
- Previously served as an acting Supreme Court judge.
- Previously served as a county attorney referee.
- Previously served as a domestic violence court judge and in Juvenile Treatment Family Court.
- Serves as an acting county court judge in Domestic Violence Part 1 and Human Trafficking Court.
- Served as a Supreme Court referee from 1996 to 2000.
- Served as a court-appointed attorney for indigent clients from 1992 to 2000.

Legal Experience

As of September 9, 2026, John Kelly did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Coached girls' and boys' CYO basketball in the community.

Active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church in Deer Park.

Active member of Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus in Deer Park.

Active member of the Moose Lodge in Lindenhurst.

Coached Little League baseball in the community.

Coached the Deer Park High School Mock Trial Team for seven years.

- Coached girls' and boys' CYO basketball in the community.
- Active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church in Deer Park.
- Active member of Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus in Deer Park.
- Active member of the Moose Lodge in Lindenhurst.
- Coached Little League baseball in the community.
- Coached the Deer Park High School Mock Trial Team for seven years.

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John Kelly

- Serves as an acting county court judge in Domestic Violence Part 1 and Human Trafficking Court.
- Served as a Supreme Court referee from 1996 to 2000.
- Served as a court-appointed attorney for indigent clients from 1992 to 2000.

As of September 9, 2026, John Kelly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judge Kelly is an active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church, Deer Park; Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus, Deer Park; and the Moose Lodge, Lindenhurst, In the community, he has coached Little League baseball, girls and boys CYO basketball and, for the last 7 years, the Deer Park High School Mock Trial Team. Judge Kelly’s dedication to education and the judicial system embodies the spirit of Irish-American Heritage Month, which celebrates cultural background and emphasizes the importance of knowledge, growth and passing on traditions to future generations.

### Education

* New York Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1985
* SUNY at Stonybrook, Bachelor of Arts, 1980
* Member of the New York State Bar, 1986
* Member of the Federal Bar, 1986

### Qualified

* Adjunct Professor at Long Island University
2001 – Present
* Lecturer Suffolk County Academy of Law
2001 – 2019

John Kelly is a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church in Deer Park, Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus in Deer Park, and the Moose Lodge in Lindenhurst. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a law degree from New York Law School. He has coached Little League baseball, girls' and boys' Catholic Youth Organization basketball, and the Deer Park High School Mock Trial Team.

John Kelly currently works as an adjunct professor at Long Island University. He previously worked as a lecturer at the Suffolk County Academy of Law.

John currently serves as a judge on the Suffolk County District Court in New York's 10th Judicial District. He was elected in 2019.

Serves as a Suffolk County District Court judge, elected in 2019.

## Meet John Kelly

For decades, John Kelly has served the Town of Babylon and Suffolk County. He is committed to the betterment of our region through justice and the sound observance of local law.

Serves in local community organizations and has coached youth baseball and basketball, as well as Deer Park High School’s Mock Trial Team.

John Kelly is a long-time resident of Deer Park.

### Dedicated

* Family Court Law Guardian
1992 – 2000
* Supreme Court Referee
1996 – 2000
* Court Appointed Attorney for the Indigent
1992 – 2000
* Trial Preparation Assistant Manhattan District Attorney
1982 – 1985

### Experienced

* Suffolk County Family Court Judge
2004 – 2013
* Acting Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice
2008 – 2013
* Dean Academy of Law
2011 – 2013
* Member of the 2nd Judicial Law Guardian Advisory Panel
2004 – 2013
* Member 2nd Judicial Dept. Mental Health Professional Screening Committee
2004 – 2013
* Member Family Court Judges Association
2004 – 2013
* Suffolk County District Court Judge
2001 – 2003

Serves as a Suffolk County District Court judge, having been elected in 2019.

Served as a Supreme Court Referee from 1996 to 2000.

Served as a court-appointed attorney for clients unable to afford legal representation from 1992 to 2000.

Served as a trial preparation assistant in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office from 1982 to 1985.

Served as a Suffolk County District Court judge from 2001 to 2003.

Served as a Suffolk County Family Court judge from 2004 to 2013.

Served as an acting Suffolk County Supreme Court justice from 2008 to 2013.

- Served as a Family Court Law Guardian from 1992 to 2000.
- Served as a Supreme Court Referee from 1996 to 2000.
- Served as a court-appointed attorney for clients unable to afford legal representation from 1992 to 2000.
- Served as a trial preparation assistant in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office from 1982 to 1985.
- Served as a Suffolk County District Court judge from 2001 to 2003.
- Served as a Suffolk County Family Court judge from 2004 to 2013.
- Served as an acting Suffolk County Supreme Court justice from 2008 to 2013.

Commits to administering justice in accordance with local law.

Serves as an active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church in Deer Park.

Serves as an active member of Our Lady of the Rosary Council Knights of Columbus in Deer Park.

Serves as an active member of the Moose Lodge in Lindenhurst.

Coached girls' and boys' Catholic Youth Organization basketball.

Leg. Tom Donnelly Honors The Hon. Judge John Kelly of Deer Park as Irish American of Distinction • Suffolk County Legislature, NY

John Kelly is a resident of Deer Park. He is an active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church in Deer Park.

Hon. John Kelly

District Court Judge
Acting County Court Judge
Domestic Violence Part 1
Human Trafficking Court
Secretary: Heather Bruder
Court Attorney: Phil Gallo
Chambers: John P. Cohalan, Jr. Court Complex, D41
400 Carleton Avenue

Suffolk District Criminal Term Judges | New York Courts

Served as an acting New York Supreme Court judge.

Served as a judge in Juvenile Treatment Family Court.

Serves as a Suffolk County District Court judge and acting County Court judge, assigned to Domestic Violence Part 1 and Human Trafficking Court.

- Serves as a Suffolk County District Court judge and acting County Court judge, assigned to Domestic Violence Part 1 and Human Trafficking Court.

Has coached girls' and boys' Catholic Youth Organization basketball.

Has coached the Deer Park High School Mock Trial Team for seven years.

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