Judge Laura G. Douglas - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Laura G. Douglas is a Justice of the Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term in the Twelfth Judicial District of New York. She was elected to the Supreme Court bench in 2000 and was subsequently re-elected to the seat in 2014.

Justice Douglas graduated with her B.A. in English from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1979. She went on to earn her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1982.

After graduating from law school, Douglas briefly worked as a law clerk for the Communications Workers of America from 1982 to 1983. Then, in 1985, she became a staff attorney for Bronx Legal Services.

Three years later, Douglas joined the New York State Unified Court System, where she served in various capacities beginning in 1988.

She was elected to the Bronx County Civil Court in 1991 and was appointed to serve as an Acting Justice of the Bronx County Supreme Court in 1998 by the Hon. Jonathan Lippman, former Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York. Later that same year, then-Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman appointed Justice Douglas to also serve as a supervising judge of the Bronx County Civil Court.

Justice Douglas has served as chair of the Black Bar Association of Bronx County.

She received the Alumna Achievement Award from the William Smith Alumnae Association in 2017. In 2004, she was named to the Alumni Hall of Distinction by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Elizabeth Hayden, Esq., On Behalf Of Jose Sanchez v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, Commissioner, New York…

On January 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Nayeon Kim, Esq., On Behalf Of Reagan Callahan v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, Commissioner, New York Ci…

On January 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Hanna Wallace, Esq., On Behalf Of Collier James v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, Commissioner, New York C…

On January 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Abigail Sloan, On Behalf Of Gregory Campbell v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, Commissioner, New York City…

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Gregory Chang On Behalf Of General Shaw v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Lynelle Maginley-Lidde, Commissioner, New York City Depar…

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. David Tobias, Esq., On Behalf Of Kevin Creary v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Departmen…

On June 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Rupa Subramaniam, Esq., On Behalf Of Frankie Santiago v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City D…

On June 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Connor Mccleskey, Esq., On Behalf Of Rafael Rodriguez v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City D…

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Alex Clavering, Esq., On Behalf Of Aja Dempsey v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Department …

On June 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Rupa Subramaniam, Esq., On Behalf Of Dayvon Battle v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Depa…

On June 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Malcolm Sanborn-Hum On Behalf Of Jaime Busanet v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Departrnent Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Departm…

On June 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Joshua Ackerman, Esq., On Behalf Of Donte Lockett v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Depar…

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Michael Vilensky, Esq., on behalf of Luis Torres v. Daniel Martuscello, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Depart…

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Leeanne Mcintyre, Esq., On Behalf Of Carlos Quinones v. Daniel F Martuscello Iii, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York …

On June 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Alex Clavering, Esq., On Behalf Of Shakim O'Neal v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Departmen…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Amelia Yeomelakis, Esq., On Behalf Of Michael Saunders v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Dep…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Elizabeth Hayden, Esq., On Behalf Of Jerelle Jones v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Depar…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Matthew De Stasio, Esq., On Behalf Of Robert Lang, v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Dep…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel.Leeanne Mcintyre, Esq., On Behalf Of Angel Vega v. Daniel F Martuscello Iii, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision;, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City D…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Joshua Ackerman, Esq., On Behalf Of Phillip Leverette (Aka Marconnect Leverette) v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, ; Louis Molina, Com…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Rupa Subramaniam, Esq., On Behalf Of Kaseem Shabazz v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Depart…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Michael Vilensky, Esq., On Behalf Of Cristian Castro v. Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Louis Molina, Commissioner, New York City Depar…

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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Nancy Rivera v. 3151 Westchester Ave. Food Corp., Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.

On January 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Laura G Douglas presiding.

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About

Laura G. Douglas
Current Appointment 12 th Judicial District Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Department Part 11 Rm 711	12 th Judicial District Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Department Part 11 Rm 711
Previous Appointment Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County	Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County
Education B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 1979 J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law - 1982	B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 1979 J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law - 1982

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 12 th Judicial District Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Previous Court:	NY - Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County
Clerk phone:	+1 (718) 618-1400
Courtroom:	+1 (718) 618-1226

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Law Clerk	Communications Workers of America	None
Staff Attorney	Bronx Legal Services	Bronx County, New York
Law Assistant	New York State Unified Court System
Associate Law Assistant	New York State Unified Court System
Senior Court Attorney	New York State Unified Court System
Principal Court Attorney	New York State Unified Court System
Principal Law Clerk	New York State Unified Court System
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York	Bronx County, New York
Supervising Judge	Bronx County Civil Court in the Twelfth Judicial District	Bronx County, New York