Judge Eugene D. Faughnan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Eugene D. Faughnan is a justice of the Broome County Supreme Court in the 6th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the Supreme Court bench in 2014.


The 6th Judicial District includes Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.


During his judicial tenure, Faughnan was designated administrative judge of the 6th Judicial District by former Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks in 2019.


He received a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany in 1987. Faughnan went on to complete a J.D. at Syracuse University School of Law in 1990. He was admitted to practice in New York (1991) and Pennsylvania (1998).


After graduating from law school, Faughnan began his legal career as an associate in private practice at Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP in 1991. Six years later, he was elevated to a partner (1997) in the firm, where he headed the Disability Benefits Practice Group until his election to the bench. Faughnan supplemented his practice with service as commissioner of the Broome County Board of Elections (2007 to 2013).


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Eugene D. Faughnan

On October 21, 2026 an other matters - mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Other Matters - Mechanic's Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

On October 9, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On October 5, 2026 a real property - other (nonpayment eviction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Oct 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Real Property - Other (Nonpayment Eviction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On October 2, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On September 28, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On September 28, 2026 a special proceedings - other (request for birth record) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Other (Request for birth record)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On September 28, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On September 21, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2026

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On September 15, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

On September 14, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Sep 14, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On September 8, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2026

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2026

On September 8, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On September 8, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2026

On September 1, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2026

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On August 31, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2026

On August 28, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2026

On August 19, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2026

On August 18, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

On August 12, 2026 an om-certificate of incorporation/dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Aug 12, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

OM-Certificate of Incorporation/Dissolution

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On August 10, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On August 7, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 26, 2026

On August 5, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On August 3, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 01, 2026

On August 3, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Eugene D. Faughnan presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Broome County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 21, 2026