Judge Karen B. Rothenberg: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Karen B. Rothenberg (Ret.) was a justice on the Kings County Supreme Court in the 2nd Judicial District of New York. Rothenberg was elected to the Supreme Court bench in 2006.

The 2nd Judicial District includes Kings County. Rothenberg held an assignment in the Civil Term of the Kings County Supreme Court as well as the Integrated Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Part of the Richmond County Supreme Court.

Rothenberg began her judicial career as a judge for the Civil Court of the City of New York in Kings County, a position to which she was elected in 1998. Two years later, she was appointed as deputy supervising judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York in Kings County by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman. She served in that capacity until 2001, when she was designated acting justice of the Kings County Supreme Court and supervising judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York in Kings County.

Rothenberg earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany in 1974. She then completed a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1981.

Rothenberg was admitted to practice (1982).

Before joining the bench, she worked for fifteen years as an attorney in private practice (1982 to 1997). Rothenberg spent her first two years practicing at Gerber & Garson, P.C. While in private practice, Rothenberg served as an arbitrator for the New York Arbitration Committee (1982 to 1985), an appeals board member for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (1985 to 1997), and a member of the Grievance Committee of the Second and Eleventh Judicial Districts (1996 to 1997).

Her memberships have included the Supreme Court Board of Judges, the National Association of Women Judges, the Supreme Court Gender Fairness Committee, the Brooklyn Bar Association, and the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association.

Rothenberg taught as an adjunct professor at the New York City Technical College. She has also been a faculty member of the Judicial Institute, the Brooklyn Bar Association, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Rothenberg was born in New York.

She is registered as a Democrat.

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Herrera, Ruben Jr. v. Saldana, Erika

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Yeampierre, Hector v. Salazar Galeas, Erika Katherine

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Forde, Orlando Rosemary v. Simpson, Alonzo M

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Wang, Hairong v. Zhang, Qinghua

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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De Jesus, Maria Del Carmen v. De Jesus, Juan Vismal

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Closed

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Antoine, Lislore Pierre v. Jean, Patrick

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Family

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Sep 02, 2026

Burnett, Rodney v. Williams-Burnett, Christel

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Sep 02, 2026

Welch, Andrew v. Pun, Man Yu

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Shabana, Samar Mahmoud v. Nafea, Mahmoud Antar Abdou

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Sep 02, 2026

Etienne, Mike Price v. Pinard, Nathalie Steffie

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Sep 02, 2026

Brito, Natalie v. De La Cruz Piccirillo, Germin Juliams

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

HORIZON INTERIORS INC

On October 31, 2023 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 31, 2023

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Closed

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Sep 06, 2024

In the Matter of the Application of; Redgrave Electrical Maintenance Inc., Lienor, For an Order Pursuant to Lien Law Section 17 of the Lien Law continuing a Certain Notice Under Mechanics' Lien Law against premises known as 743 40th Street, Brooklyn…

On October 27, 2023 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Oct 27, 2023

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Closed

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Apr 30, 2025

Campagna, Penny Carol

On October 25, 2023 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Oct 25, 2023

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Closed

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Apr 17, 2025

Morgan, Maria Cavuoti

On October 25, 2023 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Oct 25, 2023

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In the Matter of the Application of; KD Consultants Inc., Lienor, For an Order Pursuant to Lien Law Section 17 of the Lien Law continuing a Certain Notice Under Mechanics' Lien Law against premises known as 514 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, New York, B…

On October 25, 2023 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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Oct 25, 2023

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Apr 30, 2025

HILL, LACHARA S v. RAKHMATULIN, TIMUR R et al

On May 6, 2023 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

10 Files

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May 06, 2023

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Voluntary Dismissal

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Supreme

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Kings County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 09, 2025

Bedford Beverly Acquisitions LLC v. Bedford Tilden Associates LLC

On May 2, 2023 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

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May 02, 2023

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Closed

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Supreme

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Kings County, NY

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Property

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General Property

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Apr 17, 2025

In the matter of TYRESSE MINTER v. ANTHONY ANNUCCI, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

On April 28, 2023 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

25 Files

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Apr 28, 2023

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Closed

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Supreme

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

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Sep 06, 2024

NISSAN MOTOR ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC v. SANFORD, SUMEEKA et al

On April 27, 2023 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

13 Files

Filed

Apr 27, 2023

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Closed

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

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Aug 29, 2024

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY v. MARTINEZ, KATIUSKA et al

On April 21, 2023 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

21 Files

Filed

Apr 21, 2023

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Closed

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Supreme

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Kings County, NY

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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May 20, 2026

BITTY ADVANCE 2, LLC; et al v. SCENIC CORP. OF N.Y. et al

On April 18, 2023 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

24 Files

Filed

Apr 18, 2023

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Closed

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Sep 06, 2024

City of Philadelphia v. DE Dobbs LLC et al

On April 18, 2023 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

16 Files

Filed

Apr 18, 2023

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Closed

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Sep 06, 2024

American Transit Insurance Company, v. Complete Neuropsychology PC

On April 14, 2023 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Karen B. Rothenberg presiding.

12 Files

Filed

Apr 14, 2023

Status

Disposed

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Supreme

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Kings County, NY

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Sep 06, 2024

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About

Karen B. Rothenberg
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Kings County Supreme Court	Kings County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment 2006 - Kings County Supreme Court	2006 - Kings County Supreme Court
Previous Appointment Civil Court of the City of New York (Kings County)	Civil Court of the City of New York (Kings County)
Education J.D., Brooklyn Law School - 1981 B.A., State University of New York at Albany - 1974	J.D., Brooklyn Law School - 1981 B.A., State University of New York at Albany - 1974

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Court Info

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Current Court:	NY - Kings County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - Civil Court of the City of New York (Kings County)

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Gerber & Garson, P.C.	Richmond County, New York
Attorney	Private Practice	Kings County, New York
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York	Kings County, New York
Acting Justice	Kings County Supreme Court	Kings County, New York
Justice	Kings County Supreme Court	Kings County, New York