Judge Frank A. Tantone: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Suffolk County Family Court, Department - Part 6

Biography

The Hon. Frank A. Tantone is a judge on the Suffolk County Family Court in the 10th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2016.

Prior to his election, Tantone was a partner at Tantone & Gulotta in Ronkonkoma, a legal practice he joined in 2000. Before that, he spent time as an associate at Russo, Garguilo & Fox. Over the course of his legal career, Tantone supplemented his practice with service as a prosecuting attorney for the Village of Islandia (2010 to 2016).

Tantone earned a bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in 1982. He then completed a J.D. from Notre Dame Law School in 1985. He was licensed to practice in New York (1986).

His memberships have included the Suffolk County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Islip Republican Party, and he has served on the Suffolk County Planning Commission (2001 to 2006) and the Islip Town Planning Board (1996 to 2010).

He was a resident of Bayport, New York, at the time of his election.

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Munoz, Lizeth Gianela Gutierrez v. Mejia, Tatiana Vanessa Castillo

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Padilla, Jessica Marisol v. Loaiza, Luis Eduardo

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DURAN, BRAYAN ALEXANDER v. LEON, CITLALI

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MEEHAN, MICHAEL v. WILSON, NATHAN

On September 28, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Fede, Gessika v. AUGUSTE, JEAN MARC

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Hazzard, Ariel v. Morrison, Derek

On September 25, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Martinez Quiroz, Ronny Mauricio v. Arndt, Meagan Faye

On September 23, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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Svejnar, Daniel Martin v. Svejnar, Chrissy Lamont

On September 23, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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CHADUNELI, NATIA v. OLSON JR., JAMES KARL

On September 22, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

Kasi, Muhammad Bawar Khan v. Opong, Eugenia Afua Pokua

On September 21, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

SANCHEZ, AMALIA v. SANCHEZ, JOAN

On September 18, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

OSPINA ALZATE, CLAUDIA PATRICIA v. CARDENAS, JOHAN

On September 16, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

Byron, Melissa v. Byron Jr., William

On September 15, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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BARONA, CARLOS ANDRES v. SUNCAR-BARONA, VALERIE

On September 10, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 10, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

JORA VAZQUEZ, JUAN DIEGO v. ORTIZ PINA, JAZMIN JACQUELINE

On September 9, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 09, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

NARVAEZ VIGNOLO, JOSE LUIS v. COLLANTES GUZMAN, MARCIA SOLANGE

On September 4, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 04, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

NATHANSON, JAMIE L. v. STEINLE, KEVIN J.

On September 3, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

CARMEN PATINO, ANDREA DEL v. CUAURO SALAZAR, ALFREDO RAFAEL

On September 3, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

Bourdier, Laura Loreimy v. Bourdier, Nacor

On August 28, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Aug 28, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

Saintil, Carline v. Joannis, Arold

On August 28, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Aug 28, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

JONES-WATKIN, MELISSA v. WATKIN SR., HUGH DOUGLAS

On August 27, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

FERRAIOLO, JEANNA ROSE v. FERRAIOLO, CHARLES JOHN

On August 27, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Closed

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Oct 29, 2026

BATES, SHARON A. v. BATES, JOHN E.

On August 26, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Aug 26, 2026

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Closed

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Oct 29, 2026

Fuentes, Merly Sarai v. Hernandez, Marlou Orlando Morales

On August 24, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Frank A. Tantone presiding.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

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About

Frank A. Tantone
Current Appointment Suffolk County Family Court, Department - Part 6	Suffolk County Family Court, Department - Part 6
Election/Appointment November 8, 2016 - Suffolk County Family Court	November 8, 2016 - Suffolk County Family Court
Education J.D., Notre Dame Law School - 1985 Bachelor's degree, Hofstra University - 1982	J.D., Notre Dame Law School - 1985 Bachelor's degree, Hofstra University - 1982
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Suffolk County Family Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (631) 740-3629
Fax:	+1 (631) 853-4288

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Russo, Garguilo & Fox	Suffolk County, New York
Partner	Tantone & Gulotta	Suffolk County, New York
Prosecuting Attorney	Village of Islandia	Suffolk County, New York
Judge	Suffolk County Family Court	Suffolk County, New York