Judge Michael A. Gajdos, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Michael A. Gajdos, Jr. is a justice of the Suffolk County Supreme Court in the Tenth Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the Supreme Court in 2018.

Gajdos received a B.S. in accounting from St. Joseph’s College in 1994. He went on to complete a J.D. at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1997.

He began his legal career as an assistant district attorney with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, where he held assignments in the Narcotics Bureau, Appeals Bureau, Economic Crime Bureau, and the District Court Bureau.

Gajdos left the District Attorney’s Office in 2003 to enter into private practice. It was at that time, he became a partner at Russo & Gajdos, LLP.

Prior to joining the bench, he was in solo practice at his own law firm. Gajdos also served as the Town of Islip Conservative vice-chairman, assistant village prosecutor for the Village of Patchogue, and vice-chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Islip.

His memberships have included the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, and the Suffolk County Columbian Lawyers’ Association (president).

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Mitchell A. Hoyle v. Jaylene Cuevas-Hoyle

On March 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Cindy Singer-Marra v. Carmine Marra

On January 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jan 18, 2024

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Jan 20, 2024

Heena Shaikh v. Waqas Ijaz Shaikh

On December 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Dec 15, 2023

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Dec 17, 2023

Howard Hertzovitz v. Jennifer Hertzovitz

On November 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Nov 14, 2023

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Nov 16, 2023

Amanda Branch v. Brian Branch

On November 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Nov 08, 2023

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Joshua Blanthorn v. Caroline Blanthorn

On August 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Aug 22, 2023

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Robert Lopez v. Jennifer Lopez

On August 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Aug 17, 2023

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Dec 23, 2023

Arnela Grana v. Michael Joseph Grana Jr.

On August 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Aug 16, 2023

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Jan 26, 2024

Kathryn Marolachakis v. Nikolaos Marolachakis

On August 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Aug 15, 2023

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Jan 26, 2024

Leigh Boodoo v. Timothy Boodoo

On August 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Aug 09, 2023

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Jan 28, 2024

Nadeem Jamroz v. Anila G. Raja

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Aug 08, 2023

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Dec 07, 2023

Jacqueline Ziegler v. Christopher Ziegler

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Aug 03, 2023

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Jan 30, 2024

Richard D Dirocco v. Anna L Dirocco

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Jul 31, 2023

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Jan 26, 2024

Candice King v. Atif Bashir

On July 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jul 28, 2023

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Asiya Sbayi v. Motaz El Kelani

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Jul 25, 2023

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John Joseph Caporale v. Andrea Gansky

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Jul 21, 2023

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Meagan Mcconnell v. Christopher Mcconnell

On July 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jul 19, 2023

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Andrew Echevarrio v. Nicole Echevarrio

On July 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jul 13, 2023

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Paul Galas v. Samantha Galas

On June 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jun 30, 2023

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Feb 01, 2024

Sheri R. Walters v. John G. Walters

On June 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jun 08, 2023

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Jan 31, 2024

Jaime Lawson v. Glenn Lombardo

On June 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jun 08, 2023

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Feb 02, 2024

Joseph Schmitt v. Jessica Schmitt

On June 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jun 07, 2023

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Danielle Nicole Patrovich v. Ryan Michael Patrovich

On June 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Jacqueline D Bryant v. Robert L Bryant

On May 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Michael Gajdos presiding.

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May 17, 2023

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About

Michael A. Gajdos, Jr.
Current Appointment 10th Judicial District - Suffolk County Supreme Court	10th Judicial District - Suffolk County Supreme Court
Education B.S., St. Joseph's College - 1994 J.D., Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - 1997	B.S., St. Joseph's College - 1994 J.D., Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - 1997

Documents related to Michael A. Gajdos, Jr.

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 10th Judicial District - Suffolk County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (631) 852-2334
Chambers:	+1 (631) 740-3883

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Suffolk County District Attorney's Office	Suffolk County, New York
Partner	Russo & Gajdos, LLP	None
Sole Practitioner	Law Offices of Michael A. Gajdos, PC	Suffolk County, New York
Vice-Chairman	Islip Town Republican Committee	Suffolk County, New York
Vice-Chairman	Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Islip	Suffolk County, New York
Assistant Village Prosecutor	Village of Patchogue	Suffolk County, New York
Justice	Suffolk County Supreme Court	Suffolk County, New York