Judge Ernest F. Hart - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Ernest F. Hart (Ret.) was a judge for the Queens County Supreme Court (Civil Term) in the Eleventh Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench in 2017. Hart retired in 2019.

Prior to his election, he was serving as a judge for the Criminal Court of the City of New York in Queens County. He joined the Criminal Court in 2013.

Hart received a B.A. from Fordham University. He went on to earn a master’s degree in theology from St. Joseph’s Seminary. Hart then completed a J.D. at Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law in 1983.

After law school, Hart joined the New York County District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney.

In 2004, Hart became associate dean and chief operating officer of the Columbia University Medical Center Affiliation at Harlem Hospital. As such, he supervised the academic and clinical service operation as well as oversaw strategic planning.

Then, in 2011, he joined the City University of New York as its administrative officer for academic affairs and also served as an adjunct professor of business at Queensborough Community College.

After retiring from the bench, Hart was appointed to serve as deputy commissioner of Legal Matters of the New York City Police Department.

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Deutsch Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee On Behalf Of The Certificateholders Of The Hsi Asset Securitixation Corporation Trust 2007-Nc1 Trust, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2007-Nc1 v. Miawatte Sewdial, Gleen Rock Inc., Mortgage …

On February 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee For Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Csmc Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4 v. Luelar Riddick, Alpha Riddick, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As N…

On January 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Jan 22, 2021

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Oct 23, 2022

Patrick J. Mcgreal v. Theresa Frances Burke

On December 4, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Dec 04, 2020

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Martha Souliotis v. Michael Zevgolis, Mary Miller, City Of New York, Jrcruz, Corp., Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, Inc., Consolidated Edison, Inc.

On December 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Oct 22, 2022

Stelios Hadjidemetriou v. Jose L. Juarez, Guillermo Zaca

On November 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Nov 30, 2020

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Automobile

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Dec 01, 2023

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Fsb D/B/A Christiana Trust Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Trustee For Winsted Funding Trust 2015-1 v. Fawad Rashid, Alina Niyazov, National City Bank, The Board Of Managers Of The Windsor At Forest Hill…

On November 20, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Nov 20, 2020

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Dec 27, 2020

Judith Harrison v. The New York City Department Of Education, The Board Of Education Of The City Of New York, The City Of New York

On October 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Oct 30, 2020

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Feb 01, 2023

Eddy Reyes v. Nelia Lopez Rivera, Williamsburg Finest

On October 14, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Oct 14, 2020

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Dec 17, 2020

The City Of New York, The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 103-64 104th Street, Block 9507, Lot 35

On March 12, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 12, 2019

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Queens County Supreme Court

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Special Proceedings - Other (Warrant of Inspection)

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Oct 20, 2021

The City Of New York, The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 32-53 74th Street, Block 1170, Lot 55

On March 11, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 11, 2019

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Special Proceedings - Other (Warrant of Inspection)

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Dec 01, 2022

In The Matter Of The Application Of The City Of New York AND THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS v. For A Court Order To Conduct An Administrative Search Upon The Land And Building Located At 109-18 120th Street, Jamaica, New York 11420, Block…

On March 11, 2019 a special proceedings - other (access order) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 11, 2019

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Nov 16, 2021

In The Matter Of The Application Of The City Of New York And THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS v. For A Court Order To Conduct An Administrative Search Upon The Land And Building Located At 58-50 213th Street, Bayside Hills, New York 11364, …

On March 11, 2019 a special proceedings - other (access order) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 11, 2019

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Sep 28, 2021

The City Of New York, The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 93-12 202nd Street, Block 10475, Lot 374

On March 6, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 06, 2019

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Nov 14, 2021

The City Of New York, The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 35-48 73rd Street, Block 1272, Lot 29

On March 5, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 05, 2019

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In The Matter Of The Application Of The City Of New York And THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, v. For A Court Order To Conduct An Administrative Search Upon The Land And Building Located At 121-12 199th Street, Jamaica, New York 11413, Bloc…

On March 5, 2019 a special proceedings - other (access order) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 05, 2019

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In The Matter Of The Application Of The City Of New York And THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, v. For A Court Order To Conduct An Administrative Search Upon The Land And Building Located At 48-48 46th Street, Flushing, New York 11377, Block…

On March 5, 2019 a special proceedings - other (access order) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 05, 2019

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In The Matter Of The Application Of The City Of New York And THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, v. For A Court Order To Conduct An Administrative Search Upon The Land And Building Located At 39-35 213th Street, Flushing, New York 11361, Bloc…

On March 5, 2019 a special proceedings - other (access order) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 05, 2019

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The City Of New York, The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 104-27 217th Street, Block 11104, Lot 98

On March 4, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 04, 2019

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Nov 19, 2022

The City Of New York, The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 125-17 Liberty Avenue, Block 9562, Lot 23

On March 4, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Mar 04, 2019

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Nov 19, 2022

The City Of New York And The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 45-88 161 Street, Flushing New York 11358 Block 5493 Lot 95

On February 28, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Feb 28, 2019

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Nov 11, 2021

700918/2019

On February 28, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F. Hart presiding.

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Feb 28, 2019

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Default Judgment

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The City Of New York And The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 140-66b Burden Crescent, Briarwood, Ny 11435 Block 9713 Lot 126

On February 28, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Feb 28, 2019

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Sep 27, 2021

The City Of New York Et Al v. 25-27 Ericsson Street, Flushing, New York 11369, Block 1654, Lot 5.

On February 28, 2019 a special proceedings - other (access warrant) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Feb 28, 2019

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Nov 11, 2021

The City Of New York And The New York City Department Of Buildings v. 119-15 101st Avenue South Richmond Hill, Ny 11419 Block 9457 Lot 25

On February 27, 2019 a special proceedings - other (warrant of inspection) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge Ernest F Hart presiding.

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Feb 27, 2019

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Queens County Supreme Court

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About

Ernest F. Hart
Current Appointment 11th Judicial District - Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Retired	11th Judicial District - Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Retired
Previous Appointment Criminal Court of the City of New York, Queens County	Criminal Court of the City of New York, Queens County
Education B.A., Fordham University Master's degree, St. Joseph’s Seminary J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law - 1983	B.A., Fordham University Master's degree, St. Joseph’s Seminary J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law - 1983

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 11th Judicial District - Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Previous Court:	NY - Criminal Court of the City of New York, Queens County

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	New York County District Attorney's Office	New York County, New York
Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer	Columbia University Medical Center Affiliation at Harlem Hospital	None
Administrative Officer	City University of New York	Queens County, New York
Judge	Criminal Court of the City of New York	Queens County, New York
Justice	Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term	Queens County, New York
Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters	New York City Police Department	None