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Civil Court Judge - Countywide

Josh E. Hanshaft

Democratic

Judge elected countywide to the New York City Civil Court in New York County for a term that began in 2017 and ends in 2026; as of Feb. 2026 he presides over civil cases in New York County Supreme Court.

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

Professional record

Civil Court judge since 2017 · Admitted to the New York bar in 1995

Criminal case

Criminal judgments affirmed on appeal

People v. Hibbert (2026 NY Slip Op 03644) · Apr. 30, 2025

Judge of New York County Supreme Court who rendered the judgments.

Rendered the judgments on Apr. 30, 2025.

What this tells you

The most recent appellate decision on his rulings that was found.

CourtListener — People v. Hibbert, 2026 NY Slip Op 03644 (Appellate Division) ↗
Case context & history

The question: The defendant appealed the judgments; the appellate decision found does not describe the issues raised.

Outcome / stage: The Appellate Division affirmed the judgments on June 9, 2026.

The appeal covered more than one judgment he rendered.

Subsequent history: Affirmed by the Appellate Division on June 9, 2026.

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Background

Before the bench he was a Kings County assistant district attorney and counsel to two New York City Council committees.

  • Also admitted to practice law in Connecticut
  • Founder and co-creator of My BarTunes

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Money

$36K

raised

Top donors: Peter Thomas, David Jason, Regal Title Agency

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