Betsey Jean-Jacques
Democratic · NY · Acting New York State Supreme Court Justice
Acting Supreme Court justice and elected New York City Civil Court judge with prior experience in Mental Hygiene Legal Service and as a principal law clerk, with a record of mentoring first-generation students and supporting access to justice.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Issued a temporary order of protection in a juvenile-delinquency matter that was later vacated and expunged; the Appellate Division dismissed the appeal as moot.
January 9, 2025
Source: nycourts.gov
Was elected to a countywide Kings County Civil Court seat in the November 2023 general election.
November 7, 2023
Source: vote.nyc
At a public judicial forum, committed to court accessibility and culturally competent court staff when discussing administration and service to self-represented litigants.
April 17, 2023
Source: brooklyneagle.com
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was sued over actions taken in a Family Court case; the federal court dismissed the damages claims against her under judicial immunity.
February 10, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: cases.justia.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 5 favorable
Was assigned to the Kings County Supreme Court Matrimonial Bench after service in New York City Civil Court and Family Court.
March 11, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: brooklyneagle.com
Presented a continuing-legal-education program on juvenile delinquency, the Youth Part, and Family Court practice while serving as an acting Family Court judge.
March 26, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: brooklyneagle.com
Dismissed a custody petition in Matter of B.M.; the Appellate Division later dismissed the appeal as academic after the child was adopted.
June 3, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov
Received an Approved rating from the New York City Bar Association for Kings County Civil Court.
October 16, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycbar.org
Was installed as president of the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Kings County.
May 11, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: brooklyneagle.com
Past race Betsey Jean-Jacques ran in:
- Supreme Court Justice - 2nd Judicial District · November 3, 2026 · Kings County, New York