Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Bronx County Supreme Court, Department - Civil Term

Biography

The Hon. Patsy D. Gouldborne is a justice of the Bronx County Supreme Court in the 12th Judicial District of New York. She was elected to the Supreme Court bench on November 2, 2021.


The 12th Judicial District includes Bronx County. Gouldborne has held an assignment in the Civil Term of the Bronx County Supreme Court.


She began her judicial career as a judge for the Criminal Court of the City of New York in Bronx County, a position to which she was elected in 2016. Then, in 2021, Gouldborne was designated an acting justice of the Bronx County Supreme Court, where she held an assignment in the Matrimonial Part.


Prior to her election, she managed her own solo practice as a private practice attorney in the Bronx.


Gouldborne received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She went on to complete a J.D. at Pace University, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, in 1993. While a law student, Gouldborne interned at the House of Commons at Parliament in London, England, earning an International Law Certificate.


She was admitted to practice in New York in 1995.


Her memberships have included the Latino Judges Association, the Judicial Friends Association, and the Bronx Bar Association. Gouldborne has also been involved with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the National Council of Negro Women.


She was born and raised in Bronx County, New York, the daughter of Costa Rican immigrants. Gouldborne attended Harry S. Truman High School.


She is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Patsy D. Gouldborne

On January 23, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2026

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2026

On January 20, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Jan 20, 2026

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2026

On January 20, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2026

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Active

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Bronx County, NY

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2026

On January 9, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Status

Judgment on Award

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Bronx County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2026

On January 6, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2026

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Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2026

On January 2, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 02, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2026

On December 31, 2025 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

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Dec 31, 2025

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Bronx County, NY

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2026

On December 23, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Dec 23, 2025

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Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2026

On December 16, 2025 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2025

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Bronx County, NY

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2025

On December 15, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

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Dec 15, 2025

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Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2025

On December 11, 2025 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Dec 11, 2025

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Active

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Bronx County, NY

Court Category

OM-Mechanic's Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2026

On December 8, 2025 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 08, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2025

On December 2, 2025 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2025

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Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On December 2, 2025 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2025

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Active

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Court

Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2025

On December 1, 2025 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Supreme

County

Bronx County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2026

On November 26, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 26, 2025

Status

Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2025

On November 20, 2025 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2025

Status

Active

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County

Bronx County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

On November 18, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 18, 2025

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2026

On November 11, 2025 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 11, 2025

Status

Active

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Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2026

On November 7, 2025 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Nov 07, 2025

Status

Settlement

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Court

Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2025

On November 5, 2025 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 05, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Bronx County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2026

On November 5, 2025 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 05, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Bronx County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2026

On November 1, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 01, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

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Bronx County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2025

On October 30, 2025 an om-sale or finance of religious/not-for-profit property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Patsy D. Gouldborne presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Oct 30, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Bronx County, NY

Court Category

OM-Sale or Finance of Religious/Not-for-Profit Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2026