Judge William A. Viscovich: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Queens County Supreme Court, Department Part 63

Biography

The Hon. William A. Viscovich is a justice for the Queens County Supreme Court (Civil Term) in the Eleventh Judicial District of New York. Before his election to the bench in 2017, Viscovich served as a judge for the Civil Court of the City of New York in Queens County from 2008 to 2016.


Viscovich earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany in 1983. He then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1986.


After graduating from law school, Viscovich began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in the Office of the District Attorney of Bronx County in 1986. The following year, he transferred to the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York, where he served as an assistant special narcotics prosecutor for two years.


Then, in 1989, Viscovich entered into private practice as a sole practitioner. While in private practice, he also served as counsel to Assemblymember Nettie Mayersohn (1989 to 2001) as well as counsel to the Queens County Clerk (2001 to 2007). As counsel to Assemblymember Nettie Mayersohn, Viscovich helped write the state law that allows the victim of a violent crime to address the judge and recommend a sentencing.


His memberships have included the Columbian Lawyers Association, the Croatian American Bar Association, the Queens County Bar Association, the New York State AIDS Advisory Council, and Beyond AIDS. He has also served as a mentor for the Catholic Lawyers Guild and the Saint Mels Men’s Club.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. William A. Viscovich

On October 16, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Oct 16, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On October 2, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Oct 02, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On September 24, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 01, 2026

On September 23, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On September 23, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 01, 2026

On September 8, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On September 4, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 07, 2026

On August 20, 2026 a sp-other-matrimonial sp case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other-Matrimonial SP

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

On August 14, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2026

On August 13, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On August 12, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2026

Status

Settlement

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2026

On August 11, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On August 11, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On August 11, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2026

On August 10, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On August 5, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On August 3, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On July 24, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On July 22, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

On July 15, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2026

On July 14, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On July 7, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On June 30, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Queens County. Judge William A. Viscovich presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Supreme

County

Queens County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026