Judge Rachel E. Tanguay: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Rachel E. Tanguay is a justice on the Rockland County Supreme Court in the 9th Judicial District of New York. She was elected to the bench on November 5, 2024.

Prior to her election, Tanguay was a judge on the Rockland County Family Court, a position to which she was elected in 2015. Before that, she spent time as a principal court attorney for the Hon. Sherri Eisenpress of the Rockland County Family Court (2012 to 2015) as well as a sole practitioner in her own private practice (2006 to 2012).

Tanguay earned a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University in 1995. She then completed a J.D. at the City University of New York School of Law in 1998. She was licensed to practice in New York (1999).

After graduating from law school, Tanguay began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Simeon R. Acoba of the Hawai'i State Intermediate Court of Appeals. She served in that capacity until 1999, at which time she entered into private practice as an associate at the Law Office of Harry Tilis in New York.

In 2000, Tanguay was hired as a staff attorney for the New York City Administration for Children's Services. She remained there for the next year, eventually leaving to work as a supervising attorney for the Pace Women's Justice Center. Then, in 2003, Tanguay returned to private practice, this time as an associate at Montalbano, Condon & Frank.

Her memberships have included the Rockland County Women’s Bar Association.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Rachel E. Tanguay

COUNTY OF ROCKLAND et al v. HILLCREST CENTERS SV II LLC

On October 21, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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RP-Other

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 29, 2026

In The Matter Of The Application Of Travelers Personal Insurance Company v. Sally Schuck, Susan Nordstrom

On October 13, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

9 Files

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Oct 13, 2026

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

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Oct 15, 2026

SHERIDAN AT MAIN LLC v. LOUIME, ELEX

On October 13, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 27, 2026

SALVATION ARMY v. TO SELL REAL PROPERTY

On October 13, 2026 an om-sale or finance of religious/not-for-profit property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2026

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Closed

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

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 28, 2026

Mark Mchedlishvili v. Hypercube Networks Llc

On October 5, 2026 a special proceedings - other (cplr 3102(c)) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 05, 2026

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Supreme

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Special Proceedings - Other (CPLR 3102(c))

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Oct 05, 2026

FLEXIBILITY CAPITAL INC v. GINSA BRANDS LLC

On September 28, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

3 Files

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Sep 28, 2026

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 26, 2026

DOR PAUL, SENDY v. GEICO INSURANCE COMPANY

On September 28, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

10 Files

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Sep 28, 2026

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Settlement

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Oct 28, 2026

SCHELTTE, JENNIFER v. SCHLETTE II, WILLIAM F

On September 25, 2026 a mat-contested-idv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Mat-Contested-IDV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 27, 2026

Apter, Esther v. Derdyk, Aryeh

On September 24, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Supreme

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RP-Other

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 09, 2026

Camilleri, Michael v. Congers Heavy Duty Towing

On September 21, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2026

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Closed

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 27, 2026

LENDR.ONLINE LLC v. HARTBEAT ENERGY et al

On September 10, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

6 Files

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Sep 10, 2026

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 13, 2026

C&C Materials, Inc. et al v. APTAR DIGITAL HEALTH, LLC et al

On September 10, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

7 Files

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Sep 10, 2026

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Sep 11, 2026

MOUNSEY, RENAYE RACHELLE v. MOUNSEY, BROCK ALAN

On September 8, 2026 a mat-contested-idv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

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Sep 08, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Mat-Contested-IDV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 06, 2026

Congregation Zechus Yad Hachaim, Inc.

On September 3, 2026 an om-certificate of incorporation/dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2026

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Relief Denied

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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OM-Certificate of Incorporation/Dissolution

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Oct 28, 2026

DEFOUR, DEBRA v. LOWENSTEIN, DAVID et al

On September 2, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Oct 16, 2026

Kern, Marie v. Kern, Frank

On September 1, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

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Sep 01, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Mat-Contested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 19, 2026

Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Gibber, Michelle A

On August 27, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

2 Files

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Aug 27, 2026

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OM-Other

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Oct 07, 2026

Bala, Olivia et al v. Westchester Fertility&Reproductive Endocrinology LLP

On August 21, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

1 File

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Aug 21, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Oct 29, 2026

Maraia, Mark v. Maraia, Rachel M.

On August 20, 2026 a mat-contested-idv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Mat-Contested-IDV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 30, 2026

Rocco Maggio, Michael Rifai, Andres Veloz v. Byzfunder Ny Llc

On August 7, 2026 a torts - other negligence (negligence per se) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

8 Files

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Aug 07, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Torts - Other Negligence (Negligence Per Se)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Oct 09, 2026

WIDE WORLD BMW et al v. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA LLC

On August 6, 2026 a comm-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

1 File

Filed

Aug 06, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Comm-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

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Oct 21, 2026

J&L Service, LLC v. Metropolitan Insurance and Annuity Company et al

On August 5, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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SP-Other

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

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Sep 28, 2026

GONZALEZ, SANDRA v. TAVARES, DANIELA et al

On August 4, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

1 File

Filed

Aug 04, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 13, 2026

SALVATION ARMY v. TO SELL REAL PROPERTY

On July 31, 2026 an om-sale or finance of religious/not-for-profit property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Rockland County. Judge Rachel E. Tanguay presiding.

13 Files

Filed

Jul 31, 2026

Status

Closed

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Supreme

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Rockland County, NY

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2026

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About

Rachel E. Tanguay
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Rockland County Supreme Court	Rockland County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment November 5, 2024 - Rockland County Supreme Court	November 5, 2024 - Rockland County Supreme Court
Previous Appointment Rockland County Family Court	Rockland County Family Court
Education B.A., Johns Hopkins University - 1995 J.D., City University of New York School of Law - 1998	B.A., Johns Hopkins University - 1995 J.D., City University of New York School of Law - 1998
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Rockland County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - Rockland County Family Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (845) 483-8335
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (845) 483-8206
Principal Court Attorney:	+1 (845) 483-8206

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Law Clerk	Hawai'i State Intermediate Court of Appeals	Honolulu County, Hawai'i
Associate	Law Office of Harry Tilis, Esq.	Suffolk County, New York
Staff Attorney	New York City Administration for Children's Services	New York County, New York
Supervising Attorney	Pace Women's Justice Center	Westchester County, New York
Associate	Montalbano, Condon & Frank	New York County, New York
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	New York County, New York
Principal Court Attorney	Rockland County Family Court	Rockland County, New York
Judge	Rockland County Family Court	Rockland County, New York
Justice	Rockland County Supreme Court	Rockland County, New York