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Civil Court Judge - District 4

Anthony W. Vaughn Jr.

Anthony W. Vaughn Jr.

Democratic

Brooklyn attorney who owns the Law Office of Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. LLC, a general litigation practice whose listed practice areas include landlord-tenant, commercial litigation and real estate.

On the Democratic line. He advanced from the canceled June 23, 2026 Democratic primary for this seat without appearing on a primary ballot.

Professional record

Owner, Law Office of Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. LLC · Admitted to the New York bar in 2000

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Background

He was president of the Brooklyn Bar Association from June 2024 to June 2025, the first Black man to hold the post, and is now its immediate past president.

  • B.A. in political science, Morehouse College; J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law
  • Admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court
  • Mentored participants and served on the board of Career Gear
  • Married to Dr. Matilda Miranda; they have two college-aged children

Support

No endorsements beyond the Democratic line were found as of Sept. 28, 2026.

Money

$25K

raised

Top donors: Michele Mirman, Ben Raindorf, Lurie Ilchert Mac Donnell & Ryan LLP

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