Judge David A. Weinstein: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

NY Bar #: 5127121 (03/18/2013)

Appointed By: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo

Biography

The Hon. David A. Weinstein is an acting justice of the Albany County Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District of New York. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2011.

The 3rd Judicial District includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.

Following his appointment, Weinstein sat as a judge for the New York State Court of Claims in Albany.

Prior to joining the bench, he was first assistant counsel with the Office of Governor David Paterson since 2009. Weinstein joined the office as assistant counsel to former Governor Eliot Spitzer in 2007.

He earned a B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1990. Weinstein then completed a J.D. at Harvard Law School in 1994.

After graduating from law school, he began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Charles S. Haight, Jr., with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (1996 to 1997) before entering private practice for three years as an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton. Weinstein left the firm to serve as an assistant attorney general in the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York (2000 to 2006), where he remained for six years before joining the governor’s office.

He was appointed to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct by Governor Cuomo in 2012.

Recent Cases by Hon. David A. Weinstein

Hudson Valley Credit Union v. Williams Loja, The New York State Department Of Motor Vehicles, One 2022 Chevrolet, Vin 1gcpdkek0nz578871

On November 12, 2026 a special proceedings - other (transfer title) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Nov 12, 2026

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Supreme

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Albany County, NY

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Special Proceedings - Other (Transfer Title)

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Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Nov 12, 2026

Matthew Higgins v. Virginia Higgins

On November 9, 2026 a matrimonial - uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Nov 09, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Matrimonial - Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Nov 10, 2026

RICHARD A. BALL, Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets of the State of New York v. NEW YORK ALIMENTS INC d/b/a NEW YORK ALIMENT, 88 JOHNSON AVE SUITE E, RONKONKOMA, NY 11779

On November 3, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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OM-Other

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Nov 04, 2026

CHRYSLER CAPITAL v. REYNOSO, ALTAGRACIA et al

On November 3, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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Nov 04, 2026

Costa, Lillian J. v. New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance et al

On November 3, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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Tort-Other

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Torts

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General Torts

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Nov 12, 2026

Richard A. Ball, Commissioner Of Agriculture And Markets Of The State Of New York v. C Town Franchise Inc D/B/A C Town Supermarket & Deli, 531-533 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, Ny 11207

On October 27, 2026 an other matters - agriculture/market case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

7 Files

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Oct 27, 2026

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Other Matters - Agriculture/Market

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Oct 27, 2026

Td Bank N.A. v. Ming Li, Yuxuan Jiang, The New York State Department Of Motor Vehicles, One 2024 Lexus Vin Jthgz1e25r5038021

On October 27, 2026 a special proceedings - other (transfer title) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

9 Files

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Oct 27, 2026

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Supreme

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Albany County, NY

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Special Proceedings - Other (Transfer title)

Practice Area

Property

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General Property

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Oct 29, 2026

Richard A. Ball, Commissioner Of Agriculture And Markets Of The State Of New York v. Cs Deli Inc D/B/A Cs Deli, 3518 Nys Route 79, Harpursville, Ny 13787

On October 27, 2026 an other matters - agriculture/market case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

7 Files

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Oct 27, 2026

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Supreme

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Other Matters - Agriculture/Market

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Oct 27, 2026

Hitt, Joseph B.

On October 23, 2026 an om-other-pistol permit application case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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OM-Other-Pistol Permit Application

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Licensing

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Oct 23, 2026

Sionnach, Cera A

On October 23, 2026 an om-other-pistol permit application case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Active

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OM-Other-Pistol Permit Application

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Administrative

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Licensing

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Oct 23, 2026

Vogel, Todd M.

On October 23, 2026 an om-other-pistol permit application case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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OM-Other-Pistol Permit Application

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Licensing

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Oct 23, 2026

Smith, Brian A.

On October 23, 2026 an om-other-pistol permit application case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Supreme

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OM-Other-Pistol Permit Application

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Licensing

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Oct 23, 2026

Millious, Nancy L

On October 23, 2026 an om-other-pistol permit application case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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OM-Other-Pistol Permit Application

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Administrative

Matter Type

Licensing

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Oct 23, 2026

Millious, Donald C

On October 23, 2026 an om-other-pistol permit application case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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OM-Other-Pistol Permit Application

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Administrative

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Licensing

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Oct 23, 2026

Krinsky, Richard v. New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance et al

On October 20, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

33 Files

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Oct 20, 2026

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Supreme

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Nov 12, 2026

Sledge v. Commissioner of Taxation and Finance of the State of New York et al

On October 19, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

19 Files

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Oct 19, 2026

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Oct 28, 2026

Fabian Tolentino v. Fuente Ramirez

On October 19, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Supreme

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Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 20, 2026

Ally Financial Inc. v. Antilus Group Llc, Deondra Alexis, The New York State Department Of Motor Vehicles, One 2020 Ford, Vin 1fmcu0h68lub10541

On October 14, 2026 a special proceedings - other (transfer title) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

10 Files

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Oct 14, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Special Proceedings - Other (TRANSFER TITLE)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Oct 16, 2026

AURUM FUNDING SOURCE LLC v. ADVANTAGE ELECTRIC LLC et al

On October 9, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 09, 2026

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Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 15, 2026

Jacques, Lasana v. Warren, Dashawn Leon

On October 9, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2026

Status

Closed

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Nov 10, 2026

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA,INC. v. Moye, Kasheem et al

On October 5, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

10 Files

Filed

Oct 05, 2026

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Closed

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Nov 05, 2026

Mca Funding Group Llc v. Wells Fargo, N.A., Roots Wapakoneta Llc D/B/A Roots Wapakoneta, Dg Foods Llc, Darshin Pinal Kumar Dantara

On October 5, 2026 an other matters - contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Oct 05, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

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Supreme

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Other Matters - Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 06, 2026

Cuesta Beeche, Silvia v. Albany Medical Center Hospital

On October 2, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

1 File

Filed

Oct 02, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Oct 28, 2026

TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, and TOYOTA LEASE TRUST v. AUTO GO LLC et al

On September 28, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge David A. Weinstein presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Status

Closed

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Nov 10, 2026

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About

David A. Weinstein
Current Appointment Albany County Supreme Court	Albany County Supreme Court
Previous Appointment New York State Court of Claims (Albany)	New York State Court of Claims (Albany)
Education J.D., Harvard Law School - 1994 B.A., Wesleyan University - 1990	J.D., Harvard Law School - 1994 B.A., Wesleyan University - 1990
Official Website iapps.courts.state.ny.us	iapps.courts.state.ny.us

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Albany County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - New York State Court of Claims (Albany)
Clerk phone:	+1 (518) 242-3706

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Attorney General	New York State Office of the Attorney General	Albany County, New York
Assistant Counsel	Office of Governor Eliot Spitzer	Albany County, New York
First Assistant Counsel	Office of Governor David Paterson	Albany County, New York
Associate	Debevoise & Plimpton	None
Acting Justice	Albany County Supreme Court	Albany County, New York
Judicial Law Clerk	United States District Court for the Southern District of New York	None
Judge	New York State Court of Claims (Albany)	None