Judge Emily Morales-Minerva - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Emily Morales-Minerva is a judge for the Civil Court of the City of New York in New York County. She was elected to the bench on November 8, 2016.

Shortly after her election, Morales-Minerva was assigned to the Family Court of the City of New York in Bronx County. In that capacity, she presided over custody, visitation, and family offense proceedings.

Morales-Minerva earned a bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville College, where she studied political science, world religions, and African Studies. She then completed a J.D. at Cornell Law School in 2001. As a law student, Morales-Minerva was senior editor of the Journal of Law and Public Policy.

After graduating from law school, Morales-Minerva joined the New York State Court of Appeals in 2001. She started as a central staff attorney but quickly became a principal law clerk to the Hon. Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick in 2003.

Morales-Minerva transferred to the Civil Court of the City of New York in New York County in 2005. She served as a principal law clerk to the Hon. Kibbie F. Payne for two years before moving to its housing part, where she served as special counsel responsible for access to justice initiatives.

Then, in 2009, she was named Deputy Chief Court Attorney for the Civil Court of the City of New York in New York County. She held this position until her election to the bench, supplementing her practice with service as Deputy Chief Counsel to the Hon. Fern A. Fisher, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of the New York City Courts.

Morales-Minerva is the daughter of immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic.

Recent Cases by Hon. Emily Morales-Minerva

Ascentra Ventures LLC v. KickN Flavor Foods LLC et al

On October 19, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Judgment on Award

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Supreme

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Oct 23, 2026

Michael Caputo v. The New York City Department Of Buildings, The City Of New York

On October 15, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 78 case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

28 Files

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Oct 15, 2026

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Supreme

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 78

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Oct 19, 2026

ROSEWOOD REALTY GROUP INC. v. 800 LEX OWNER LLC

On October 8, 2026 a comm-business entity case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Comm-Business Entity

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Securities

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Business Governance

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Oct 09, 2026

Raxon Car, Jose Joaquin et al v. Sea Thai Hospitality Inc. et al

On October 8, 2026 a tort-other-labor and employment law case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Supreme

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Tort-Other-Labor and Employment Law

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Oct 20, 2026

666 Kappock Street Realty LLC v. Access Solutions Group

On October 7, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

HARLEM PACT PARTNERS HTC LLC v. COTTO MEDINA, DAISY et ano

On October 6, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

11 Files

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Oct 06, 2026

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RP-Other

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 16, 2026

State Artist Management LLC v. Deng, Alay

On October 5, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Supreme

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Oct 15, 2026

Sills Cummis&Gross P.C. v. Intimo Licensing, Inc.

On October 2, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Supreme

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Oct 21, 2026

55 BROAD STREET OWNER LLC v. SNYDER, RONALD Z.

On October 2, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Property

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Oct 14, 2026

BROADWAY PROPCO LLC v. ROVNER, MICHAL et ano

On October 1, 2026 a comm-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Supreme

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Comm-Other

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Oct 07, 2026

ALLEN, EMERALD v. NYCHA HOUSING

On October 1, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Supreme

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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 20, 2026

Cuate Montiel, Obdulia v. Alimimeh, Ibrahim

On September 29, 2026 a tort-other-labor and employment law case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

3 Files

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Sep 29, 2026

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Supreme

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Tort-Other-Labor and Employment Law

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Oct 15, 2026

DAVILA, VALERIE v. PABON, CHRYSTAL

On September 28, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Supreme

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Tort-Other

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 06, 2026

Schreiber PhD, Rachel v. The New School

On September 25, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Supreme

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 22, 2026

AKF INC., v. MADD GRAPHICS, LLC et al

On September 24, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

17 Files

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Sep 24, 2026

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Judgment on Award

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Supreme

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Arbitration

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Oct 21, 2026

PARKSIDE FUNDING GROUP LLC v. THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

On September 22, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

8 Files

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Sep 22, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Supreme

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Oct 02, 2026

FINK, RAYMOND et ano v. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF III ACQUISITION TRUST et al

On September 15, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Property

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Oct 14, 2026

AKF INC. v. TIDWELL, AUDREY MICHELLE

On September 11, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

9 Files

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Sep 11, 2026

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Settlement

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Supreme

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 20, 2026

AESTHETIC MATTERS, LLC v. ELYSIUM CONTRACTING INC.

On September 10, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

8 Files

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Sep 10, 2026

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Supreme

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SP-Other

Practice Area

Creditor

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Liens

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Oct 21, 2026

NATE'S FINE FOODS LLC v. BLUE APRON, LLC et al

On September 8, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Sep 08, 2026

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Supreme

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 22, 2026

COHEN, MARLEE v. PICKETT, DANIEL T.

On September 8, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Sep 08, 2026

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Supreme

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Tort-Other

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 20, 2026

Midland Credit Management, Inc. v. Sosa, Rafael

On September 3, 2026 a comm-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Supreme

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Comm-Other

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Oct 01, 2026

KPG 480 Broadway Owner LLC v. ASE HVAC Inc.

On September 3, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

14 Files

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Sep 03, 2026

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Supreme

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Property

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Oct 20, 2026

AKF INC., v. ZB HEATING AND AIR LLC et al

On September 3, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New York County. Judge Emily Morales-Minerva presiding.

17 Files

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Sep 03, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

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About

Emily Morales-Minerva
Current Appointment Civil Court of the City of New (New York County)	Civil Court of the City of New (New York County)
Election/Appointment 2016 - Civil Court of the City of New York	2016 - Civil Court of the City of New York
Previous Appointment Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)	Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Education Bachelor's degree, Manhattanville College J.D., Cornell Law School - 2001	Bachelor's degree, Manhattanville College J.D., Cornell Law School - 2001
Official Website iapps.courts.state.ny.us	iapps.courts.state.ny.us

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Civil Court of the City of New (New York County)
Previous Court:	NY - Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Clerk phone:	+1 (646) 386-5700

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Central Staff Attorney	New York State Court of Appeals	None
Principal Law Clerk	New York State Court of Appeals	None
Principal Law Clerk	Civil Court of the City of New York	New York County, New York
Special Counsel	Civil Court of the City of New York	New York County, New York
Deputy Chief Court Attorney	Civil Court of the City of New York	New York County, New York
Deputy Chief Counsel	New York State Unified Court System	None
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York	New York County, New York