Judge Debra Silber - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Debra Silber is a Justice for the Kings County Supreme Court (Civil Term) in the Second Judicial District of New YorK. She was elected to the bench in 2016.

Silber began her judicial career as a judge for the Civil Court of the City of New York, a position to which she was elected in 1998 and 2008. During this time, she was designated to the Criminal Court of the City of New York in New York County (1998), the Family Court of the City of New York in Kings County (2004 to 2007), and the Richmond County Supreme Court (2007 to 2008) by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman.

Just prior to her election to the Kings County Supreme Court, Silber served as an Acting Justice, a position to which she was designated by Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau in 2009.

Silber earned a B.S. from New York University in 1975. She then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1982.

After graduating from law school, Silber worked as an attorney in private practice until her election to the bench. While in private practice, she also served as commissioner for the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board from 1992 to 1996.

Her memberships have included the National Association of Women Judges, the New York State Bar Association, the International Association of Lesbian and Gay Judges, the Brooklyn Bar Association, the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association, and LeGal.

Silber was Brooklyn’s first openly lesbian Civil Court judge.

Recent Cases by Hon. Debra Silber

Lincoln & Brennan, Llc v. Metlife Tower Resources Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

On November 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

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Nov 22, 2023

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Kings County, NY

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Jan 24, 2024

In The Matter Of The Petition Of J.G. Wentworth Originations, Llc v. Allstate Life Insurance Company Of New York n/k/a Wilton Reassurance Life Company of New York, Allstate Settlement Corporation n/k/a Everlake Settlement Corporation, Nicole Marshal…

On August 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

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Aug 30, 2023

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Kings County, NY

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Jan 23, 2024

Apollo Mathers, Llc v. Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, Jasmine Griffin

On August 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

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Aug 18, 2023

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Jan 23, 2024

In The Matter Of Drb Capital, Llc v. Preston Hester, United States Life Insurance Company In The City Of New York, American General Annuity Service Corporation

On April 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

15 Files

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Apr 27, 2023

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Settlement

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Dec 01, 2023

Edwardo Vasquez v. Francisco S. Estevez, Luis A. Cajiao

On April 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

45 Files

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Apr 21, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Kings County, NY

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Jan 26, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application Of The City Of New York AND THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, v. For A Court Order To Enter Upon The Premises Located At Block 5006, Lot 046, Kings County, New York, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPEC…

On March 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

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Mar 24, 2023

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Oct 18, 2023

In The Matter Of The Application Of; Skilled Mechanical Inc., Lienor, For An Order Pursuant To Lien Law Section 17 Of The Lien Law Continuing A Certain Notice Under Mechanics' Lien Law Against Premises Known As 148 Green Street, Brooklyn, New York, …

On March 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

8 Files

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Mar 23, 2023

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Sep 29, 2023

Usc-Kings, Llc v. St. Joseph'S Roman Catholic Church Of Brooklyn, Rise Concrete, Llc, Happy Living Development Llc, 834 Pacific Holdings Llc

On March 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

10 Files

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Mar 23, 2023

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Sep 28, 2023

Dilmurod Abdullaev v. Boris Zeltser

On March 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

12 Files

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Mar 16, 2023

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Oct 17, 2023

Anisa Frame, Jazmin Thompson, Kermani Mitchell v. Yulanda Brown, Shamarie Mc Claire

On March 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

17 Files

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Mar 13, 2023

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Dec 01, 2023

Antonio Coladonato v. The Tanzi Family Irrevocable Trust, Clara Tanzi, Loandepot.Com Llc

On March 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

65 Files

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Mar 07, 2023

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Transfer

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Jan 25, 2024

In the Matter of a Parentage Proceeding Concerning ANONYMOUS.

On February 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

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Feb 28, 2023

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Transfer

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Aug 06, 2023

Jerzel Addison v. Public Administrator Of Kings County As Administrator Of The Estate Of Vladimir Khazanyuk And Chapl, Inc.

On February 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

27 Files

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Feb 11, 2023

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Jan 29, 2024

Rigaud Carrenard v. Ming Wang, Marline Calixte Turenne

On February 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

21 Files

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Feb 11, 2023

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Jan 28, 2024

In the Matter of a Parentage Proceeding Concerning ANONYMOUS

On January 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

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Jan 23, 2023

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In the Matter of a Parentage Proceeding Concerning ANONYMOUS

On January 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

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Jan 23, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Oct 17, 2023

American Transit Insurance Company, v. Foster Medical Pc A/A/O Randy Capellan

On January 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

15 Files

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Jan 11, 2023

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Closed

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Jul 18, 2023

American Transit Insurance Company, v. Elite Drugs & Surgical A/A/O Jevaughn Jeminson

On January 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

18 Files

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Jan 10, 2023

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Judgment on Award

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Oct 18, 2023

Miguel Rodriguez v. Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation

On January 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

8 Files

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Jan 09, 2023

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Oct 18, 2023

American Transit Insurance Company, v. Gentle Care Acupuncture P.C. A/A/O Erik Robinson

On January 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

19 Files

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Jan 09, 2023

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Apr 29, 2023

Kaidens Autospa, Llc a Florida liability company, Luq Shitu v. Jeremy Austin Paulino

On January 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

31 Files

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Jan 09, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Kings County

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Kings County, NY

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Jan 26, 2024

American Transit Insurance Company, v. Gentle Care Acupuncture P.C. A/A/O Erik Robinson

On January 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

19 Files

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Jan 09, 2023

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Sep 29, 2023

Casper Libranti v. Hatice Kahraman, Gateway Builders Corporation, Sarah A. Stephens, Peter Patterson

On December 30, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

23 Files

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Dec 30, 2022

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Oct 15, 2023

Egbert Ettienne v. Enes Ganic, Mustafa Ganic

On December 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kings County. Judge Debra Silber presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 29, 2022

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Oct 15, 2023

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About

Debra Silber
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District - Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Department Part 9	2nd Judicial District - Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term, Department Part 9
Previous Appointment 13th Judicial District - Richmond County Supreme Court	13th Judicial District - Richmond County Supreme Court
Education B.S., New York University - 1975 J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law - 1982	B.S., New York University - 1975 J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law - 1982

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 2nd Judicial District - Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Previous Court:	NY - 13th Judicial District - Richmond County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (347) 296-1102
Chambers:	+1 (347) 296-1043
Fax:	+1 (718) 643-3755

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Commissioner	New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board	New York County, New York
Attorney	Private Practice
Judge	Civil Court of the City of New York
Judge	Criminal Court of the City of New York	New York County, New York
Acting Judge	Family Court of the City of New York	Kings County, New York
Acting Justice	Richmond County Supreme Court	Richmond County, New York
Acting Justice	Kings County Supreme Court	Kings County, New York