Christopher Chin
Democratic · NY · Acting New York State Supreme Court Justice, New York County
Acting Supreme Court justice assigned to New York County Civil Term, following service as a New York City Criminal Court judge with experience in criminal proceedings and general civil matters.
Where Christopher Chin stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (6 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 6 support
In People v. Davis, invalidated the prosecution's discovery certificate and dismissed the accusatory instrument for failure to become ready within the statutory speedy-trial period.
May 8, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In People v. Chinga, suppressed chemical blood-test evidence and noticed statements after finding the arrest unlawful and the statements unsupported by hearing evidence.
April 29, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In People v. Cruz, suppressed a post-arrest identification as the fruit of an unlawful arrest and denied a request to reopen the hearing.
December 13, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In People v. Winston, invalidated the prosecution's discovery certificate, ordered pretrial hearings, and required disclosure of unredacted Giglio material concerning three police officers.
February 7, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In People v. Puente, dismissed a misdemeanor complaint after finding the prosecution exceeded the statutory speedy-trial period.
January 23, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In People v. Perez, invalidated the prosecution's discovery certificate and dismissed the case on speedy-trial grounds.
May 6, 2022Supports Civil Rights
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Won the Democratic nomination for New York State Supreme Court in the First Judicial District at the Manhattan judicial convention.
August 10, 2026
Source: manhattandemocrats.org · researched September 13, 2026
Was elected to a countywide New York County Civil Court seat and began serving on January 1, 2022.
November 2, 2021
Source: aabany.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Issued Part 22 rules for New York County Supreme Court's Motor Vehicle IAS Part, including a prohibition on ex parte communications and procedures for conferences, motions, trials, and settlements.
December 6, 2025Favorable on Impartiality
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 9 favorable
Was reported out by an independent Manhattan Democratic Party screening panel as qualified to seek a 2026 Supreme Court seat.
July 23, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: manhattandemocrats.org · researched September 13, 2026
In Sertesen v. JDS Development Group, dismissed contractual-indemnification claims against a testing company after concluding the contract did not make the claimants intended third-party beneficiaries.
May 18, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In Gonzalez v. Seaz, compelled arbitration after finding that an app user's click-through process gave reasonable notice of the terms and stayed the court action.
January 16, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In Sapini v. Ferrara, denied Metro-North defendants' dismissal motion and held that the renewed action was procedurally proper and timely under the six-month savings statute.
January 14, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In Jackson v. Uber Technologies, denied Uber's motion for summary judgment in a personal-injury action.
January 9, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In Villanueva v. Rambarran, resolved a summary-judgment motion concerning liability for a collision involving a vehicle allegedly stopped in a travel lane.
January 9, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Denied summary judgment on liability in Rosenfeld v. BM Islam because disputed evidence left triable questions about a scooter-taxicab collision; the Appellate Division unanimously affirmed.
September 10, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In People v. Pena-Hernandez, upheld the prosecution's discovery certificates and denied speedy-trial dismissal, but imposed discovery sanctions and ordered or referred pretrial hearings.
November 15, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
In People v. Cortes, denied both dismissal on speedy-trial grounds and the prosecution's request to amend a superseding accusatory instrument, while restoring the original information.
February 8, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Race Christopher Chin is in:
- New York County Justice of the Supreme Court, 1st Judicial District · November 3, 2026 · New York County, New York
Profile last researched September 12, 2026.