Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Suffolk County Supreme Court, Department - IAS Part 34

Biography

The Hon. Joseph C. Pastoressa is a justice on the Suffolk County Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2011.


Prior to his election, Pastoressa was a judge on the New York State Court of Claims, a position to which he was appointed by Governor George E. Pataki in 2004. During his tenure there, he held assignments as an acting justice on the Suffolk County Supreme Court (2004 to 2011).


Pastoressa earned a B.A. from St. John’s University in 1980. He then completed a J.D. at Brooklyn Law School in 1983. He was licensed to practice in New York (1984).


After graduating from law school, Pastoressa worked as an attorney in private practice. He subsequently joined the New York State Unified Court System, where he served as a principal law clerk with the New York State Court of Claims and the Supreme Court of the State of New York.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph C. Pastoressa

On February 24, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2026

On February 20, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 25, 2026

On February 11, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2026

On January 29, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2026

On January 28, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2026

On January 21, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jan 21, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2026

On January 16, 2026 a tort-products liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jan 16, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Products Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Products Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2026

On January 14, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jan 14, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

RP-Other

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2026

On January 8, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jan 08, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2026

On January 7, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2026

On December 19, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 19, 2025

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2026

On December 19, 2025 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 19, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On December 15, 2025 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2026

On December 8, 2025 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Dec 08, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2026

On December 3, 2025 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 03, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2026

On December 2, 2025 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 02, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On December 1, 2025 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2026

On December 1, 2025 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2026

On December 1, 2025 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2026

On November 20, 2025 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2025

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2026

On November 18, 2025 a special proceedings - other (mechanic's lien) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 18, 2025

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Other (Mechanic's Lien)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2025

On November 18, 2025 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Joseph C. Pastoressa presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 18, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Suffolk County, NY

Court Category

Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2026