Judge Christopher Modelewski: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Suffolk County Supreme Court, Department - Part 17

NY Bar #: 2329639 (03/28/1990)

Biography

The Hon. Christopher Modelewski 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 2, 2021.


Modelewski earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1983. He then completed a J.D. at Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, in 1989.


He was licensed to practice in New York (1990).


After graduating from law school, Modelewski began his legal career as an assistant county attorney with the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1992, at which time he became an assistant town attorney for the Town of Huntington. Then, in 1993, he opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner. During his tenure there, he supplemented his practice with service as an associate village justice for the Northport Village Justice Court (2000 to 2001).


His memberships have included the Huntington Zoning Board of Appeals (1993 to 2021).


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Christopher Modelewski

On October 19, 2026 a special proceedings - other (strctrd sttlemnt transfer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Other (strctrd sttlemnt transfer)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On October 6, 2026 a special proceedings - other (mechanic's lien extension) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Oct 06, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Other (Mechanic's Lien Extension)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On September 30, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 30, 2026

Status

Settlement

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2026

On September 24, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Sep 24, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On September 23, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Sep 23, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2026

On September 21, 2026 a comm-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Sep 21, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Comm-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On September 15, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Sep 15, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2026

On September 14, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Sep 14, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2026

On September 10, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2026

On September 8, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2026

On September 3, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Sep 03, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2026

On August 21, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On August 13, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Aug 13, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 03, 2026

On August 12, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Aug 12, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2026

On August 12, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 12, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 01, 2026

On August 12, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 12, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On August 12, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 12, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On August 5, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 01, 2026

On August 5, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

On July 29, 2026 an om-sale or finance of religious/not-for-profit property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

OM-Sale or Finance of Religious/Not-for-Profit Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2026

On July 29, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 21, 2026

On July 24, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jul 24, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On July 24, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jul 24, 2026

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2026

On July 21, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Christopher Modelewski presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 21, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026