Judge Robert F. Quinlan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Robert F. Quinlan is a certificated justice on the Suffolk County Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 3, 2015.

Prior to his election, Quinlan was a principal law clerk to the district administrative judge of Suffolk County, a position to which he was named in 2013. Before that, he spent time as the town attorney for the Town of Brookhaven (2005 to 2008; 2010 to 2013) and the Town of Islip (2008 to 2010).

Quinlan earned a B.A. in history from the Virginia Military Institute in 1970. He then completed a J.D. at Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, in 1973. He was licensed to practice in New York (1974).

After graduating from law school, Quinlan began his legal career as a trial attorney in the Criminal Division of the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County. He served in that capacity until 1977, at which time he entered into private practice at Siben & Siben. Then, in 1982, he became a partner at Long, Tuminello, Besso, Seligman, Quinlan & Werner, representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense matters.

Quinlan has served as president of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, and the Brehon Society of Suffolk County. He has also been the director of Nassau-Suffolk Law Services and the administrator of the Suffolk County Assigned Counsel Defender Plan. His other memberships have included the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Defenders Association.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Robert F. Quinlan

BURACK, SARA et al v. SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK

On December 31, 2024 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

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Dec 31, 2024

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Closed

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Suffolk County, NY

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Jan 01, 2025

Sara Burack, Sara Burack Re Corp, Sara Burack Industries Inc v. Douglas Elliman Inc

On December 30, 2024 a torts - other (rico) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

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Dec 30, 2024

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Active

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Torts - Other (RICO)

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Torts

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General Torts

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Jan 01, 2025

Portridge Construction Corp. v. Frank Costanza Contracting Corp.

On November 21, 2024 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

8 Files

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Nov 21, 2024

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Disposed

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Liens

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Mar 25, 2025

Portridge Construction Corp. v. Frank Costanza Contracting Corp.

On November 21, 2024 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 21, 2024

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Disposed

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Liens

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Mar 25, 2025

Portridge Construction Corp. v. Frank Costanza Contracting Corp.

On November 21, 2024 an other matters - mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

8 Files

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Nov 21, 2024

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Closed

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Other Matters - Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Liens

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Mar 25, 2025

Portridge Construction Corp. v. Frank Costanza Contracting Corp.

On November 21, 2024 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 21, 2024

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Disposed

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Liens

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Mar 26, 2025

Portridge Construction Corp. v. Frank Costanza Contracting Corp.

On November 21, 2024 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 21, 2024

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Disposed

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Liens

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Mar 25, 2025

Portridge Construction Corp. v. Frank Costanza Contracting Corp.

On November 21, 2024 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 21, 2024

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Disposed

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

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Creditor

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Liens

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Mar 25, 2025

J&S Builders Inc. v. None

On October 10, 2024 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 10, 2024

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Closed

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Apr 17, 2025

PARDEEP KAUR et al v. NONE

On September 5, 2024 an other matters - name change/sex designation change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Sep 05, 2024

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Closed

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Other Matters - Name Change/Sex Designation Change

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Family

Matter Type

Name Change

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Sep 06, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC v. Dhanraj, Mahendra

On August 16, 2024 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2024

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Closed

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OM-Other

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May 01, 2025

Abigail Grace Mccarn v. For Leave To Assume The Name

On August 2, 2024 an other matters - name change/sex designation change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

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Aug 02, 2024

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Closed

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Other Matters - Name Change/Sex Designation Change

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Family

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Name Change

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Aug 08, 2024

HUBBARD, SABRINA v. WINCORAM COMMONS PHASE II LLC

On July 31, 2024 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2024

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Disposed

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Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Apr 28, 2025

Michael Scanlon Chimney&Fireplace Services, Inc. v. 200 Rose Hill Associates, LLC et al

On July 29, 2024 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2024

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Closed

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Supreme

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RP-Other

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Apr 30, 2025

Ehlich, Angela v. GEICO Indemnity Company

On July 23, 2024 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2024

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Apr 29, 2025

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

On July 22, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2024

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Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Apr 30, 2025

PERKINS, KAYDIAN v. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

On July 16, 2024 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2024

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Settlement

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 01, 2025

Saniyah Wells an infant under the age of eighteen (18) years by her mother and natural guardian SHEPERRIA BETTS v. Jamie Hernandez Araujo, Ana E Dominguez Vasquez

On July 8, 2024 a torts - motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Jul 08, 2024

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Settlement

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Torts - Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jul 02, 2025

HSBC BANK USA v. AVILA, WILDA et al

On July 2, 2024 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

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Closed

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Apr 28, 2025

REYES HERNANDEZ, SONIA C. v. MATAMOROS MORAN, G et al

On June 21, 2024 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

26 Files

Filed

Jun 21, 2024

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Active

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Feb 04, 2026

VELASQUEZ, SHELVI L. v. Zelaya, Nestor U.

On June 20, 2024 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 29, 2025

xxxxxxx Andreyevna xxxxxxx-Kibler v. For Leave To Assume The Name

On June 10, 2024 an other matters - name change/sex designation change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

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Closed

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Other Matters - Name Change/Sex Designation Change

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Family

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Name Change

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Jun 15, 2024

D'Auria, Michael v. Castilletti, O.R. et al

On June 4, 2024 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

53 Files

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

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Active

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jan 29, 2026

Khodan, Nazariy v. Wai, Mark

On May 29, 2024 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presiding.

18 Files

Filed

May 29, 2024

Status

Settlement

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Supreme

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Suffolk County, NY

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2025

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About

Robert F. Quinlan
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Suffolk County Supreme Court	Suffolk County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment November 3, 2015 - Suffolk County Supreme Court	November 3, 2015 - Suffolk County Supreme Court
Education B.A., Virginia Military Institute - 1970 J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law - 1973	B.A., Virginia Military Institute - 1970 J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law - 1973

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Court Info

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Current Court:	NY - Suffolk County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (631) 852-2584

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Trial Attorney	Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County	Suffolk County, New York
Trial Attorney	Siben & Siben	Suffolk County, New York
Partner	Long, Tuminello, Besso, Seligman, Quinlan & Werner	Suffolk County, New York
Town Attorney	Town of Brookhaven	Suffolk County, New York
Town Attorney	Town of Islip	Suffolk County, New York
Town Attorney	Town of Brookhaven	Suffolk County, New York
Principal Law Clerk	New York State Unified Court System	Suffolk County, New York
Justice	Suffolk County Supreme Court	Suffolk County, New York