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Civil Court Judge - District 3

Tamara Ortiz

Democratic

Principal law clerk to Justice Richard Velasquez in Kings County Supreme Court, which her attorney registration also lists as her employer; admitted to the New York bar in 2016.

On the Democratic line in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

Principal law clerk, Kings County Supreme Court · Admitted to the New York bar in 2016

Selected cases & rulings

When she became principal law clerk to Justice Velasquez was not found, and no earlier career history was found as of Oct. 1, 2026. No rating of her from the New York City Bar Association, the Brooklyn Bar Association or another judicial screening panel was found as of Oct. 1, 2026. None of the sources found shows her holding judicial office, so no court decisions or judicial conduct record are listed.

Professional experience

Bar admission & conduct

Tamara Ortiz for Brooklyn Civil Court District 3 Judge (2026) | By The People