Judge Joaquin E. Orellana: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County),

Biography

The Hon. Joaquin E. Orellana is a judge for the Civil Court of the City of New York in Bronx County. He was elected to the bench in 2023.

Prior to his election, Orellana worked as a private practice attorney since 2022. Before that, he spent six years employed with the New York State Unified Court System (2016 to 2022). During that time, Orellana served as a court attorney for the Criminal Court of the City of New York in Bronx County (2016 to 2017), a principal law clerk for the Civil Term of the Bronx County Supreme Court (2017 to 2018), an associate court attorney for the Civil Court in Bronx County (2019 to 2021), and a principal law clerk for the Criminal Term of the Bronx County Supreme Court (2022).

Orellana supplemented his work there as an arbitrator for the Small Claims Court in Bronx County (2018 to 2021).

He received a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University. Orellana then completed a J.D. at Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, in 2004.

He began his legal career in private practice, where he remained for eleven years.

His memberships include the Law Secretaries Association Board of Directors and the Bronx County Bar Association.

Orellana is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joaquin E. Orellana

In The Matter Of Villanova Heights, Inc. v. The Tax Commission Of The City Of New York

On October 6, 2026 a real property - tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Real Property - Tax Certiorari

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Tax

Matter Type

Assessment Challenge

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Oct 07, 2026

SNOW, JEWEL v. 2350 BEAUMONT AVE LLC

On October 1, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

In The Matter Of The Application Of Icer Of 993 Summit Ave Llc For A Judgement Pursuant To Article 78 Of The Civil Practice Law And Rules v. New York City Department Of Housing Preservation And Development

On October 1, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 78 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

11 Files

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Oct 01, 2026

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 78

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Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

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Oct 02, 2026

Kolb Radiology, P.C. As Assignee Of Estrella Kenia v. New York City Transit Authority

On September 29, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

9 Files

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Sep 29, 2026

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Judgment on Award

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

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Oct 01, 2026

Holland 3204 LLC v. Hon. Shahabuddeen A. Ally et al

On September 8, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

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Sep 08, 2026

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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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Sep 09, 2026

In the Matter of the Application of THE CITY OF NEW YORK for an order continuing a statutory lien filed by THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT v. Premises 325 East 196th Street, Bronx, New York, Block 3288 Lot 5 et al

On September 3, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

8 Files

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Sep 03, 2026

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Closed

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Sep 24, 2026

Medina, Katherine v. New York City Housing Authority

On August 12, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

8 Files

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Aug 12, 2026

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SP-Other

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Administrative

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Late Claim

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Sep 14, 2026

Cuevas Cuevas, Teresa v. Li, Shudong et al

On August 4, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

1 File

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Aug 04, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Sep 25, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. YASMIN DAVIS, Esq., on behalf of CARLOS PAGAN v. STANLEY RICHARDS, Commissioner, New York City Department of Correction

On July 31, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Jul 31, 2026

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Closed

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Aug 03, 2026

SHOREHAVEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. LOPEZ, LOUIS et al

On July 30, 2026 a rp-other-foreclosure on common charge lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

4 Files

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Jul 30, 2026

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RP-Other-Foreclosure on Common Charge Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

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Sep 30, 2026

COLON, ALYSSA et al v. YVETTE BARRETO et al

On July 29, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

1 File

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Jul 29, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Sep 25, 2026

GOITIA, JOHN v. GARCIA, SOLENNY et al

On July 28, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

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Jul 28, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Oct 22, 2026

In the Matter of the Application of Harbor Restoration Services LLC, Lienor

On July 28, 2026 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2026

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Closed

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

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Jul 30, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. GENEVIEVE BROWN, ESQ. on behalf of RONALD CHESTNUT v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Closed

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. Japheth Baker, Esq., on behalf of Jabari Mins v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

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Closed

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. Japheth Baker, Esq., on behalf of Jose Rivera, v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Closed

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. GENEVIEVE BROWN, ESQ. on behalf of GEORGE GERMANY v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Habeas Corpus

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Supreme

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. Alexandra Gonzalez, Esq., on behalf of Timothy Washington Major v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Closed

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. MARISA SOGHOIAN, Esq., on behalf of BENTLEY BUTLER v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision; et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Closed

Judge

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. NAYEON KIM, Esq., on behalf of KYLE PETERSON v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Closed

Judge

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. EMILY YORK, ESQ. on behalf of ARAMIS GARCIA v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Habeas Corpus

Judge

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. EMILY YORK, ESQ. on behalf of DANIEL YOUNG v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Habeas Corpus

Judge

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 04, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. GREGORY CHANG, Esq., on behalf of DAYSHAWN LAWSON v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Closed

Judge

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. MICHAEL URBAN, ESQ. on behalf of WESLEY RHODIUS v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On July 27, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Joaquin E. Orellana presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2026

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Joaquin E. Orellana 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joaquin E. Orellana

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

About

Joaquin E. Orellana
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)	Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Election/Appointment 2023 - Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)	2023 - Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Education J.D., Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - 2004 Bachelor's degree, St. John's University	J.D., Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - 2004 Bachelor's degree, St. John's University
Official Website www.nycourts.gov	www.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Clerk phone:	+1 (718) 618-2500

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Court Attorney	Criminal Court of the City of New York	Bronx County, New York
Principal Law Clerk	Bronx County Supreme Court (Civil Term)	Bronx County, New York
Arbitrator	Small Claims Court of the City of New York	Bronx County, New York
Associate Court Attorney	Civil Court of the City of New York	Bronx County, New York
Principal Law Clerk	Bronx County Supreme Court (Criminal Term)	Bronx County, New York
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York	Bronx County, New York