Judge Richard J. Montelione: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Kings County Supreme Court, Department - Civil Part 99, Courtroom 574

Biography

The Hon. Richard J. Montelione is a justice for the Kings County Supreme Court in the 2nd Judicial District of New York. Montelione was elected to the Supreme Court bench on November 2, 2021.

The 2nd Judicial District includes Kings County. Montelione has held an assignment in the Civil Term.

Prior to his election, he was a judge for the Civil Court of the City of New York in Kings County, a position to which he was elected in 2012. Montelione was promptly designated to the Criminal Court of the City of New York in Kings County by Chief Administrative Judge A. Gail Prudenti. Then, in 2016, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks designated him as an acting justice of the Kings County Supreme Court. He was reappointed in 2019.

He earned a B.A. from the City University of New York at Queens College in 1978. After completing his undergraduate studies, Montelione served as a housing-credit specialist as a Volunteer in Service to America for one year. He then continued his studies at Antioch School of Law, where he completed a J.D. in 1983.

Montelione was admitted to practice in New York (1984).

After graduating from law school, Montelione became an attorney with the Senior Citizens Project of the Nassau-Suffolk Law Services Committee in 1983. Two years later, he joined the Parole Revocation Defense Unit of the Legal Aid Society.

Then, in 1988, Montelione began serving as a principal court attorney for the Hon. Louis B. York of the New York County Supreme Court. He worked in that capacity for two years, eventually leaving to practice as a principal litigation attorney at Montelione & Associates (1990 to 2005) and Lopez, Romero & Montelione (2006 to 2012). As an attorney in private practice, Montelione specialized in fraud, civil rights, business, and real estate matters.

Over the course of his legal career, Montelione served as a small claims arbitrator for the Civil Court of the City of New York in Kings County (1994 to 2012) as well as a special master for the New York State Unified Court System (1995 to 2003). He also taught as an adjunct professor at New York City Technical College.

Montelione has served as chair of the Board of Supreme Court Justices of Kings County. His other memberships have included the Civil Court Committee, the Legislative Committee, and the LGBTQ Committee of the Brooklyn Bar Association; the Mentor/Mentee Committee of the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association; the International Association of Lesbian and Gay Judges; Judiciary Committee of the New York City Bar Association; the New York State Trial Lawyer’s Association; the Special Master’s Committee of the New York County Lawyers Association; and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Law Association of Greater New York (LeGal).

He has also served as a member of the Advisory Council to the Empire City Men’s Chorus, vice-chair of the board of directors of South Brooklyn Legal Services, and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the McBurney YMCA.

Montelione is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, New York.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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J E an infant, by her mother and natural guardian, NICHOLA DURRANT v. Deon Jones, Uber Technologies, Inc.

On October 27, 2026 a torts - motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Torts - Motor Vehicle

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Silverline Services, Inc. v. Therapeutic Alternatives And Medical Cannabis Center, Llc DBA THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES AND MEDICAL CANNABIS, Q For Queenie, Llc, Tasia A Henderson, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, The Charles Schwab …

On October 26, 2026 an other matters - contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 26, 2026

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Other Matters - Contract - Other

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Commercial

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Oct 27, 2026

Preferred Builders Usa Llc v. Rocket Concrete, Inc.

On October 26, 2026 a special proceedings - other (lien law 38 petition) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 26, 2026

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Special Proceedings - Other (Lien Law 38 Petition)

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Oct 27, 2026

In the Matter of the Application of LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. WILLIAMS, KERESE

On October 23, 2026 a sp-cplr article 75 (arbitration) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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SP-CPLR Article 75 (Arbitration)

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Oct 28, 2026

In The Matter Of Drb Capital, Llc v. F. Williams, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company Of New York

On October 22, 2026 a special proceedings - other (transfer structure) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 26, 2026

PP 38 SIXTH AVENUE TC RS, LLC v. REYNOSO, VELMA et al

On October 22, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

SUPERIOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC, et al v. BIZLEND PA LLC

On October 20, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

ENVIVO WELLNESS INC. et al v. SHARPSHOOTER FUNDING, d/b/a FIRST DOWN FUNDING,

On October 20, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

VORA, MANALI v. IZZO, MICHELLE

On October 20, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

BONKOWSKI, ANTHONY v. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

On October 16, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Animal Partisan VS SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

On October 15, 2026 an administrative - freedom of information law case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Administrative

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Oct 15, 2026

Santanach, Pauline v. Sherpa, Mingmar et al

On October 15, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Oct 30, 2026

Animal Partisan v. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

On October 15, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

AGARUNOV, EMANUIL v. WASHINGTON CEMETERY

On October 14, 2026 a comm-ucc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Comm-UCC

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Commercial

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Oct 30, 2026

Abraham Schaeffer v. David Abraham, Hadassah Abraham

On October 12, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Judgment on Award

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

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Oct 13, 2026

Supplementary Advisory, Inc. Dba The Mewes Group v. G & B Collision Center, Inc.

On October 8, 2026 a commercial - other (domesticate judgment) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Judgment on Award

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Commercial - Other (Domesticate Judgment)

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Commercial

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Oct 09, 2026

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY v. OFELYA G. AKOPOV

On October 7, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

Trustees of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers&Allied Workers v. AWE

On October 6, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Settlement

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Oct 22, 2026

NEW YORK WATER MANAGEMENT INC. v. 762-764 PARTNERS LLC et al

On October 2, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Consolidation

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Oct 13, 2026

Roshan Francis Padamadan v. Maria Rebecca Antonina Kersch, Tang Group, Inc.

On October 1, 2026 a commercial - contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Commercial - Contract

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Commercial

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Oct 05, 2026

In The Matter Of The Application Of Affirmative Direct Insurance Company v. Andris Jalin Guante Ortiz, Amanda Blackburn

On October 1, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

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Arbitration

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Oct 02, 2026

MALVAEZ-AGUILAR AS as Mother and Narural Guardian of LA, ADRIANA v. FRASER, BERISFORD D.

On October 1, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

BIZFUND.COM LLC v. EAST MCCOMB BODY SHOP INC et al

On September 29, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Oct 27, 2026

GIUNASHVILI, GIORGI v. COHEN, KAREN L. et al

On September 29, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Richard J. Montelione presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Torts

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About

Richard J. Montelione
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Kings County Supreme Court, Department - Civil Part 99, Courtroom 574	Kings County Supreme Court, Department - Civil Part 99, Courtroom 574
Election/Appointment November 2, 2021 - Kings County Supreme Court	November 2, 2021 - Kings County Supreme Court
Previous Appointment Civil Court of the City of New York (Kings County)	Civil Court of the City of New York (Kings County)
Education J.D., Antioch School of Law - 1983 B.A., City University of New York at Queens College - 1978	J.D., Antioch School of Law - 1983 B.A., City University of New York at Queens College - 1978
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Kings County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - Civil Court of the City of New York (Kings County)
Clerk phone:	+1 (347) 296-1800
Courtroom #574:	+1 (347) 296-1650
Chambers #1135:	+1 (718) 500-4012

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Housing-Credit Specialist	Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA)	None
Attorney	Nassau-Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.	None
Attorney	The Legal Aid Society	None
Principal Court Attorney	New York County Supreme Court with the Hon. Louis B. York	New York County, New York
Principal Litigation Attorney	Montelione & Associates, P.C.	New York County, New York
Principal Litigation Attorney	Lopez, Romero & Montelione, P.C.	New York County, New York
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York	Kings County, New York
Judge	Criminal Court of the City of New York	Kings County, New York
Acting Justice	Kings County Supreme Court	Kings County, New York
Justice	Kings County Supreme Court	Kings County, New York