Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Dutchess County Supreme Court, Department - Foreclosure Part, 2nd Floor

Biography

Lisa E. Rubenstein is a court attorney referee for the Dutchess County Supreme Court in the 9th Judicial District of New York. She came to the position in 2010.

The 9th Judicial District includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties.

In that role, Rubenstein has held an assignment in the Foreclosure Part and presided over Supreme Court trials in divorce cases that are referred from Supreme Court Justices.

Prior to holding these positions, Rubenstein worked as a principal court attorney for the Hon. Valentino T. Sammarco, acting Supreme Court and Dutchess County Family Court judge.

She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Rubenstein then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1985. She was admitted to practice in New York (1986).

After graduating from law school, Rubenstein began her legal career as a court attorney in the Law Research Department of the Appellate Division, Third Department. She then went to work as a private practice attorney, specializing in family law and municipal law matters. During that time, Rubenstein maintained a solo practice in Pleasant Valley for eleven years (1991 to 2003).

Her memberships have included the Dutchess County Bar Association and the Mid-Hudson Women’s Bar Association (past president and director). Rubenstein also served on the Grievance Committee.

In 2013, she made an unsuccessful bid for election to the Dutchess County Family Court.

Rubenstein and her husband, Rick DuVall, raised two daughters.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lisa E. Rubenstein

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, v. SCHLEGEL, LARRY et al

On January 28, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Jan 28, 2026

Status

Closed

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Supreme

County

Dutchess County, NY

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2026

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. v. BORDANARO, CHRISTOPHER et al

On June 2, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential-fsp ineligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

17 Files

Filed

Jun 02, 2025

Status

Closed

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Supreme

County

Dutchess County, NY

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential-FSP Ineligible

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2026

MIDFIRST BANK v. COLLIER, STEVEN et al

On May 28, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

18 Files

Filed

May 28, 2025

Status

Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2025

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION v. LACASSE, DANIELLE M et al

On May 15, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

3 Files

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May 15, 2025

Status

Active

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 16, 2025

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2019-RPL3 v. HAY, WAYNE et al

On April 30, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential-fsp phase complete case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

22 Files

Filed

Apr 30, 2025

Status

Active

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential-FSP Phase complete

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2026

Aurora Financial Group v. Chan, Matthew T. et al

On April 16, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

21 Files

Filed

Apr 16, 2025

Status

Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jul 25, 2025

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 v. MARCOJOHN, MICHAEL et al

On April 8, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

16 Files

Filed

Apr 08, 2025

Status

Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Nov 19, 2025

NEWREZ LLC v. SCHALKHAM JR., PAUL JOSEPH et al

On March 11, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

12 Files

Filed

Mar 11, 2025

Status

Disposed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jul 31, 2025

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST v. BLACKWOOD, NEIL et al

On February 24, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential-fsp phase complete case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

26 Files

Filed

Feb 24, 2025

Status

Stayed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential-FSP Phase complete

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Aug 04, 2026

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST v. ZACHARY, CONSTANCE et al

On February 21, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

18 Files

Filed

Feb 21, 2025

Status

Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC v. FAYO, DANIELLE M et al

On February 19, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential-fsp ineligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

28 Files

Filed

Feb 19, 2025

Status

Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential-FSP Ineligible

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2026

Bank of America, N.A. v. Heidi Seelbach as Public Administrator to the Estate of Patricia A. Gayz a/k/a Patricia Gayz et al

On February 14, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential-fsp ineligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

31 Files

Filed

Feb 14, 2025

Status

Settlement

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential-FSP Ineligible

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. v. Pennock, Tyler et al

On February 7, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

16 Files

Filed

Feb 07, 2025

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Active

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO BARCLAYS MORTGAGE TRUST 2021-NPL1, MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, SERIES 2021-NPL1 v. POLLAK, SETH J. et al

On January 31, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

17 Files

Filed

Jan 31, 2025

Status

Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2025

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR GS MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2021-RPL1 v. GOOSSENS, AMY E. et al

On January 28, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

31 Files

Filed

Jan 28, 2025

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Active

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jul 30, 2026

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION v. NEGRON, CHRISTOPHER et al

On January 27, 2025 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

24 Files

Filed

Jan 27, 2025

Status

Closed

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Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 12, 2025

SERVIS ONE, INC. v. DAVIS, DERRICK et al

On December 9, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2024

Status

Disposed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Aug 14, 2025

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB4 v. VOLPE, NANCY A. et al

On December 2, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

25 Files

Filed

Dec 02, 2024

Status

Active

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Supreme

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2026

NewRez LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing v. Castaldo, Jerry Joseph et al

On November 25, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential-fsp ineligible case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

34 Files

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Status

Active

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Supreme

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential-FSP Ineligible

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2026

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-4 v. Skroce, John B et al

On November 13, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

25 Files

Filed

Nov 13, 2024

Status

Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2026

Modzelewski, John v. Town of Rhinebeck

On November 7, 2024 a scar-small claims assessment review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2024

Status

Settlement

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SCAR-Small Claims Assessment Review

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

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Apr 30, 2025

WEBSTER BANK, N.A. v. GYURISKO, AMANDA et al

On November 7, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2024

Status

Closed

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Apr 22, 2025

KIM DENU, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF GORDON DENU v. TOWN OF RHINEBECK

On November 6, 2024 a scar-small claims assessment review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

Filed

Nov 06, 2024

Status

Settlement

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SCAR-Small Claims Assessment Review

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2024

TAVAREZ, DAVID v. TOWN OF RHINEBECK

On November 6, 2024 a scar-small claims assessment review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dutchess County. Judge Lisa E. Rubenstein presiding.

Filed

Nov 06, 2024

Status

Settlement

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SCAR-Small Claims Assessment Review

Practice Area

Small Claims

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General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2024

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About

Lisa E. Rubenstein
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Dutchess County Supreme Court, Department - Foreclosure Part, 2nd Floor	Dutchess County Supreme Court, Department - Foreclosure Part, 2nd Floor
Previous Appointment Dutchess County Family Court	Dutchess County Family Court
Education J.D., Albany Law School - 1985 Bachelor's degree, University of Pittsburgh	J.D., Albany Law School - 1985 Bachelor's degree, University of Pittsburgh
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Dutchess County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - Dutchess County Family Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (845) 431-1720
Fax:	+1 (845) 431-1743

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Court Attorney	Appellate Division, Third Department, Law Research Department	Albany County, New York
Attorney	Pagones, Cross, Van Tuyl & Rizzo	Dutchess County, New York
Sole Practitioner	Lisa Rubenstein, Esq	Dutchess County, New York
Principal Court Attorney	Dutchess County Family Court with Hon. Valentino T. Sammarco	Dutchess County, New York
Principal Court Attorney	Dutchess County Supreme Court with Hon. Valentino T. Sammarco	Dutchess County, New York
Court Attorney Referee	Dutchess County Supreme Court	Dutchess County, New York