Judge C. Stephen Hackeling: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Suffolk County Supreme Court, Department - IAS Part 12

Biography

The Hon. C. Stephen Hackeling is a justice on the Suffolk County Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2022.

Prior to his election, Hackeling was a judge on the Suffolk County District Court, a position to which he was appointed in 2002. During this time, he held assignments as an acting judge on the Suffolk County Court (2016 to 2019).

Hackeling earned a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1978. He then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1981. He was licensed to practice in New York (1982) and Florida (1984).

After graduating from law school, Hackeling entered into private practice, working as an attorney at Macco, Hackeling & Stern in Huntington. He remained with the firm until his appointment to the bench, supplementing his practice with service as a presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature (1993 to 1999).

His memberships have included the Suffolk County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Huntington Town Board (1990 to 1993).

Hackeling was a resident of Lloyd Harbor, New York, at the time of his election.

He is registered as a Republican.

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Frick, Stephen v. LVNV Funding LLC

On October 26, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Kimathi Witt Sr v. Aaron Mcdonald

On October 26, 2026 a commercial - business entity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Oct 26, 2026

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Oct 26, 2026

Rooney, Renee v. McDonald, James V et al

On October 19, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 27, 2026

Coyne, Raymond v. Town of Riverhead et al

On October 13, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

ZAVALA, ROSA MEJIA v. NONE

On October 5, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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L., A. et al v. We Transport Inc.

On September 28, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Oct 19, 2026

Curate Build, Llc v. None

On September 24, 2026 a special proceedings - other (mechanic's lien extension) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Special Proceedings - Other (Mechanic's Lien Extension)

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Creditor

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Liens

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Sep 24, 2026

MCALLISTER, ANGELA FRANCIS v. NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH&MENTAL HYGIENE

On September 17, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

Pierre Charles, Enerline v. Fuller-Carrington, A et al

On September 16, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 19, 2026

American Credit Acceptance LLC v. Calderone, Kenneth M.

On September 15, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Settlement

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Oct 13, 2026

Scher, Eric v. Nutrish Mish Inc. et al

On September 14, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

Arista 770 Corp. v. Subway Real Estate LLC

On September 8, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 08, 2026

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Property

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Oct 27, 2026

Pratt, Erik v. National Collegiate Athletic Association et al

On September 4, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 04, 2026

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 22, 2026

101 Glen Hollow LLC v. HSBC Bank USA, NA et al

On September 1, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Sep 01, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

Jose Roberto Bolaines v. Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation

On August 28, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Aug 28, 2026

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Torts

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Oct 21, 2026

418 A Realty Corp. et al v. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation et al

On August 20, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Aug 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

MOLLY'S PLACE COFFEE CORP et al v. MENDOZA, BRENDA et al

On August 14, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Aug 14, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, v. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY

On August 6, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Sep 30, 2026

DeLuca, Michael v. Wavecrest Apartment Corp.

On August 5, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Aug 05, 2026

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Civil

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Structured Settlement

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Sep 21, 2026

ANGELA FINA v. TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

On July 30, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Jul 30, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Sep 08, 2026

Malone, Raymond v. Incorporated Village of Islandia et al

On July 28, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Jul 28, 2026

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Oct 28, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. LEVINE, NICOLE M

On July 21, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Jul 21, 2026

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Oct 29, 2026

O'Doherty Esq, Dennis v. None

On July 21, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Jul 21, 2026

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Sep 02, 2026

VELASQUEZ, IRMA v. Deprisco, William

On July 17, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling presiding.

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Jul 17, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Sep 14, 2026

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About

C. Stephen Hackeling
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Suffolk County Supreme Court, Department - IAS Part 12	Suffolk County Supreme Court, Department - IAS Part 12
Election/Appointment November 8, 2022 - Suffolk County Supreme Court	November 8, 2022 - Suffolk County Supreme Court
Previous Appointment Suffolk County District Court	Suffolk County District Court
Education Bachelor's degree, State University of New York at Buffalo - 1978 J.D., Albany Law School - 1981	Bachelor's degree, State University of New York at Buffalo - 1978 J.D., Albany Law School - 1981

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Suffolk County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - Suffolk County District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (631) 852-2670
Fax:	+1 (631) 854-4549
Chambers:	+1 (631) 854-4545

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Suffolk County District Court	Suffolk County, New York
Attorney	Macco, Hackeling & Stern LLP	Suffolk County, New York
Acting Judge	Suffolk County Court	Suffolk County, New York
Justice	Suffolk County Supreme Court	Suffolk County, New York