Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine

Biography

The Hon. Evan S. Tanenbaum is a judge on the Suffolk County District Court in the 10th Judicial District of New York. He was appointed to the bench by the Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in 2024.

Prior to his appointment, Tanenbaum spent seven years as a principal law clerk to the Hon. Andrew Crecca, the district administrative judge for Suffolk County. Before that, he was a partner at Berler & Tanenbaum (2003 to 2017), supplementing his practice with service as an assistant town attorney for the Town of Islip (2006 to 2012).

Tanenbaum earned a B.A. from Lehigh University in 1986. He then completed a J.D. at Syracuse University College of Law in 1990. He was licensed to practice in New York (1991) and the District of Columbia (1993).

After graduating from law school, Tanenbaum began his legal career as an associate at Kelley, Drye & Warren. He worked in that capacity for two years, eventually leaving to become an assistant county attorney with the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office (1994 to 1997) and a small claims arbitrator for the Suffolk County District Court (1998 to 2017).

His memberships have included the Suffolk County Law Guardian Panel and the Suffolk County Family Court 18B Panel. He has also been involved with Habitat for Humanity, and he has served on the Access to Justice Committee for the New York State Office of Court Administration.

Tanenbaum is a resident of Port Jefferson, New York.

Recent Cases by Hon. Evan S. Tanenbaum

BRIARWOOD COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v. Huntington, Town of

On March 9, 2026 a rp-tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum presiding.

1 File

Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

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RP-Tax Certiorari

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

Assessment Challenge

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2026

RIVIERA AT PORT JEFFERSON CONDOMINIUM I, II et al v. Brookhaven, Town of

On March 3, 2026 a rp-tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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RP-Tax Certiorari

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

Assessment Challenge

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Mar 17, 2026

FERNANDEZ 72 REALTY LLC, v. Smithtown, Town of

On June 12, 2025 a rp-tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2025

Status

Settlement

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RP-Tax Certiorari

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

Assessment Challenge

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2026

WOZNY, MATTHEW et al v. WOZNY, MATTHEW AND ANDREA L. WOZNY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA WOZNY, DECEASED

On April 15, 2010 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Apr 15, 2010

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2026

CREUTZBERGER, JOHN v. SUFFOLK, COUNTY OF,

On June 19, 2009 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2009

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2026

WALKER, JUDITH v. KRAMER, LYNN ADAIR, ESQ.

On April 21, 2007 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2007

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Jul 06, 2026

BARKEY, DIANNE SPAIN v. FUNT, MARK

On October 11, 2002 a tort-medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Evan S. Tanenbaum presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2002

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 2026

About

Evan S. Tanenbaum
Current Appointment Suffolk County District Court	Suffolk County District Court
Education J.D., Syracuse University College of Law - 1990 B.A., Lehigh University - 1986	J.D., Syracuse University College of Law - 1990 B.A., Lehigh University - 1986
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Suffolk County District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (631) 208-5735
Fax:	+1 (631) 853-7610

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Kelley Drye & Warren	None
Assistant County Attorney	Office of the Suffolk County Attorney	Suffolk County, New York
Small Claims Arbitrator	Suffolk County District Court	Suffolk County, New York
Partner	Berler & Tanenbaum	Suffolk County, New York
Principal Law Clerk	New York State Unified Court System	Suffolk County, New York
Judge	Suffolk County District Court	Suffolk County, New York