Judge Sophia B. Hershman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County), Department - Part 2

Biography

The Hon. Sophia B. Hershman is a judge for the Family Court of the City of New York in Bronx County. She was designated to the bench by Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker in 2023.

Hershman began her judicial career as a judge on the Civil Court of the City of New York in Bronx County, a position to which she was elected in 2022.

Prior to her election, she worked as an attorney for the Supreme Court in New York. Hershman started as an associate law clerk in the Civil Term of the Supreme Court in Bronx and New York counties in 2007, where she remained for two years.

Then, in 2009, she was assigned as a principal law clerk in the Civil Term of the Bronx County Supreme Court, continuing in that capacity for five years. Hershman went on to serve as an associate court attorney (2014 to 2023) and later as a special referee (2021 to 2023) for the Civil Term of the Bronx County Supreme Court. Before her time there, Hershman worked in the private sector as an associate at Martin, Clearwater & Bell, LLP (2003 to 2007).

She received a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University in 2000. Hershman went on to complete a J.D. at Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, in 2003. She was admitted to practice in New York in 2004.

Hershman is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sophia B. Hershman

In The Matter Of The Application Of Law Offices Of Alexander Bespechny Incoming Attorneys for Analia Lemos Figueredo and Amirani Tskhvediani v. Parnas & Associates

On October 19, 2026 a special proceedings - other (order to show cause) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Special Proceedings - Other (Order to Show Cause)

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Oct 20, 2026

In The Matter Of The Petition Of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Gary Morris

On October 15, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Oct 15, 2026

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF E. D. AN INFANT BY HER FATHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN et al

On October 13, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

STEWART, OKHANO v. BURT, TIMASIA

On October 8, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Oct 16, 2026

ZAMBRANA, JUSTIN T. v. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INDEMNIFICATION CORPORATION

On October 1, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 01, 2026

In Re the Matter of and Application For Leave to Proceed in the State of New Jersey with a Proposed Structured Settlement Payment Purchase Contract of Sammi Allen v. None

On September 25, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Oct 20, 2026

WILLIAMS, DEQUAN v. 3001 LLC/ ELI FISHER

On September 22, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Tort-Other

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 14, 2026

HARRELL, TAHISHA v. HRA

On September 18, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Torts

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Sep 30, 2026

Liriano, Erixon Cabrera v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. et al

On September 17, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Oct 22, 2026

LIVINGSTON, ANTHONY v. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

On September 16, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Oct 15, 2026

Willaims, Robert v. New York City Human Resouces Admin Department Of Social Services

On September 15, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Oct 22, 2026

COSME, TAMARA v. NYCHA SECTION 8

On September 9, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 09, 2026

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Administrative

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Sep 15, 2026

In The Matter Of The Application Of The American Transit Insurance Company v. To Stay The Arbitration Sought To Be Had By Raymond Freeman, Jashawn Burt, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Raed Eid

On September 3, 2026 a special proceedings - cplr article 75 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 75

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Sep 05, 2026

SNOW, JEWEL v. SUNRIVER

On September 3, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Torts

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Sep 15, 2026

In the Matter of the Application of Castro's Superior Services LLC et al v. Rosario, Pedro et al

On September 3, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

In the Matter of the Application of LRF HOUSING ASSOCIATES LP, For a Judgment under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules v. LEE, RICHARD et al

On September 3, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

17 Files

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Sep 03, 2026

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Settlement

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Sep 05, 2026

People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Tyler Wallace, On Behalf Of Barry Easter v. Daniel Martuscello, Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Stanley Richards, Commissioner, New York City Department Of …

On August 24, 2026 other matters - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Other Matters - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Aug 25, 2026

People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Ashley Toruno, Esq. On Behalf Of Shadeed Banks v. Daniel Martuscello, Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Stanley Richards, Commissioner, New York City Department …

On August 24, 2026 other matters - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Other Matters - Habeas Corpus

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Aug 25, 2026

People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Nayeon Kim, Esq., On Behalf Of Joseph Goyco v. Daniel Martuscello, Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Stanley Richards, Commissioner, New York City Department…

On August 24, 2026 other matters - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Other Matters - Habeas Corpus

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Aug 25, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. Michael Onah, Esq., on behalf of Carl Williams v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On August 24, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

6 Files

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Aug 24, 2026

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Closed

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 25, 2026

People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Nayeon Kim, Esq., On Behalf Of Bruce Scretchen v. Daniel Martuscello, Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Stanley Richards, Commissioner, New York City Department …

On August 24, 2026 other matters - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

6 Files

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Aug 24, 2026

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Closed

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Other Matters - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Aug 25, 2026

People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Marie Normil, Esq., On Behalf Of Michael Colome, v. Daniel Martuscello, Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Stanley Richards, Commissioner, New York City Departmen…

On August 24, 2026 other matters - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

6 Files

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Aug 24, 2026

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Closed

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Aug 25, 2026

People Of The State Of New York Ex Rel. Genevieve Brown, Esq. On Behalf Of Sergio Ysalguez v. Daniel Martuscello, Commissioner, New York State Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, Stanley Richards, Commissioner, New York City Departm…

On August 24, 2026 other matters - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

6 Files

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Aug 24, 2026

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Closed

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Aug 25, 2026

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EX REL. JAPHETH BAKER, Esq., on behalf of Stanley Rosarion v. DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, Commissioner, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision et al

On August 22, 2026 an om-habeas corpus-inmate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bronx County. Judge Sophia B. Hershman presiding.

5 Files

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Aug 22, 2026

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Closed

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Supreme

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OM-Habeas Corpus-Inmate

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Criminal

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Aug 24, 2026

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About

Sophia B. Hershman
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County), Department - Part 2	Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County), Department - Part 2
Election/Appointment 2022 - Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)	2022 - Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Previous Appointment Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)	Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Education J.D., Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - 2003 B.A., Brandeis University - 2000	J.D., Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - 2003 B.A., Brandeis University - 2000
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Family Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Previous Court:	NY - Civil Court of the City of New York (Bronx County)
Clerk phone:	+1 (718) 618-2098
Fax:	+1 (718) 618-7875

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Martin, Clearwater & Bell, LLP	None
Associate Law Clerk	New York County Supreme Court	New York County, New York
Associate Law Clerk	Bronx County Supreme Court	Bronx County, New York
Principal Law Clerk	Bronx County Supreme Court	Bronx County, New York
Associate Court Attorney	Bronx County Supreme Court	Bronx County, New York
Special Referee	Bronx County Supreme Court	Bronx County, New York
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York	Bronx County, New York
Judge	Family Court of the City of New York	Bronx County, New York