Judge David S. Zuckerman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. David S. Zuckerman is a justice on the Orange County Supreme Court in the 9th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2022.


The 9th Judicial District encompasses Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties.


Prior to his election, Zuckerman was a judge on the Westchester County Court, a position to which he was elected in 2012. During his tenure there, he was designated as an acting justice on the Westchester County Supreme Court by former Chief Administrative Judge A. Gail Prudenti.


Zuckerman earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1979. Then, in 1982, he completed a J.D. from Boston University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in New York (1983).


After graduating from law school, Zuckerman began his legal career as an assistant district attorney with the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1986, at which time he became a founding partner of Zuckerman & Cruz. Zuckerman supplemented his practice with service as a town prosecutor (1991 to 2007) and a town justice (2008 to 2012) for the Town of New Castle.


His memberships have included the Westchester County Magistrates Association, the Westchester County Bar Association, and the Westchester Women’s Bar Association. He has also been involved with the New Castle Abuse Prevention Council, and he has volunteered as an EMT for the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. David S. Zuckerman

On November 27, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 27, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2024

On November 22, 2024 a comm-business entity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2024

Status

Disposed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Comm-Business Entity

Practice Area

Securities

Matter Type

Business Governance

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2024

On November 19, 2024 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Nov 19, 2024

Status

Confession of Judgment

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2025

On November 16, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Nov 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 23, 2024

On November 15, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Nov 15, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 26, 2025

On November 13, 2024 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Nov 13, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2026

On November 8, 2024 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 08, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2025

On November 8, 2024 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2025

On November 7, 2024 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2025

On November 5, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2024

On October 31, 2024 an other matters - sale or finance of religious/not for profit property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 31, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Other Matters - Sale or Finance of Religious/Not for Profit Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2025

On October 29, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Oct 29, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2024

On October 25, 2024 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2025

On October 25, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2024

On October 16, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Oct 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2024

On October 10, 2024 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2025

On October 9, 2024 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Oct 09, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2025

On September 30, 2024 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Sep 30, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2025

On September 22, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Sep 22, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2024

On September 19, 2024 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2025

On September 19, 2024 an other matters - consumer credit (non-card) transaction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Sep 19, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Other Matters - Consumer Credit (Non-Card) Transaction

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2025

On September 18, 2024 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

31 Files
Filed

Sep 18, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

RP-Other

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2025

On September 18, 2024 a special proceedings - extreme risk protection order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Sep 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 19, 2024

On September 16, 2024 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David S. Zuckerman presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Orange County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2025