AJAIYEOBA WHINT: ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE ON BALLOT IN BROOKLYN
Brooklyn’s legal community is buzzing with anticipation as Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint, a highly respected legal professional, prepares to appear on the ballot for Civil Court Judge in Kings County this November. In July 2024, she was nominated by Brooklyn District Leaders as one of three candidates selected to fill vacant Civil Court seats. Now, her name will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot.
New York City Bar Association Rates Candidates for Civil Court, Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court in New York City
The New York City Bar Association has completed evaluations of the following candidates who are running in general elections on November 5 for Civil Court, Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court.
The Committee uses two ratings: Approved and Not Approved. Candidates rated Approved have affirmatively demonstrated qualifications necessary for the performance of the duties of the position for which they are being considered.
Kings County
Civil Court, Countywide
Alexis Riley – Not approved
Turqoise Haskin – Approved
Tehilah H. Berman – Approved
Tawanna Marie St. Louis – Approved
Abayomi O. Whint – Approved
Mark Kagan – Approved
Distinguished Brooklyn lawyer Abayomi Whint makes case for Civil Court judge
On Sunday, distinguished Brooklyn lawyer Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint made her case for Civil Court judge in Kings County before congregants at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn.
October 2, 2024 - Nelson A. King
The Brooklyn Dems are picking judges this summer
UPDATE: The Judicial Convention happened, and as expected, the Judicial Delegates nominated all the party's selections for Supreme Court seats. Read on for details.
With all the political news this summer, you might have missed that our local party is choosing 10 judges who will likely serve on Civil Court and the NY Supreme Court for the next decade. Here’s our summary of what’s happening.
Governor Hochul’s Expansion Of Judgeships Highlights Diversity In Brooklyn Courts, With Another Judge Poised For Potential Advancement
Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent efforts to expand the number of judges in Kings County mark a significant step toward reducing the overwhelming backlog of cases in Brooklyn courts. Brooklyn, as one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in New York, will benefit from the addition of new judges, which promises to alleviate the strain on the judicial system and deliver more timely justice to its residents.
Hochul’s recent appointments to the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Second Judicial Department further emphasize her commitment to a fair and impartial judiciary. The governor appointed three distinguished jurists: Justice Donna-Marie E. Golia, administrative judge for criminal matters in the Queens Supreme Court as well as Supreme Court Justices Phillip Hom and James McCormack, who both also served on the Appellate Term.
SEP 16, 2024 - SAMANTHA THOMPSON
Brooklyn Dems name new Civil Court judges
The Brooklyn Democratic Party says its district leaders have nominated three Civil Court judges to fill newly-created seats.
Party Chair Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn told Caribbean Life on Wednesday that the nominees – Tawanna M. St. Louis, Mark Kagan and Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint – will now appear on the November Presidential Election ballot, “virtually guaranteeing their elections in deep-Blue Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Democratic Party Nominates 3 Civil Court Judges, Diverse & Qualified Slate to Expedite Justice Under Gov. Hochul’s New Court Expansion
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN - Kings County will be welcoming three new judges to its bench in November, hot on the heels of new legislation signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The legislation will expand the number of judges appointed and elected statewide, in an effort to help reduce the case backlog in family and civil courts.
July 30, 2024 - Special from Brooklyn Democrats
Following Governor’s directive, Kings County Democratic Party puts forward three candidates for civil court.
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN - Kings County will be welcoming three new judges to its bench in November, hot on the heels of new legislation signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The legislation will expand the number of judges appointed and elected statewide, in an effort to help reduce the case backlog in family and civil courts.
July 31, 2024 - Wayne Daren Schneiderman