"The Robing Room: NY State Judges

Hon. Theresa M. Ciccotto	See Rating Details
Civil Court
Kings (Brooklyn) County	See Comments

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* Temperament		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Scholarship		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Industriousness		(1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Punctuality		(1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling		(1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)

Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation		(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail		(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation		(1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination		(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

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Litigant

Comment #: NY13979
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She doesn’t follow the law and believes she is “ above the law “. She will ignore evidence and try to force a bad deal in “off the record “ ILLEGAL proceedings to wipe her hands clean while siding with an abuser. She gets her emotions involved while her job is to follow and apply the law and read the EVIDENCE. Our children have nothing to do with how she FEELS. She is very clear and open in her bias against woman. Sides with men - loves the fancy expensive lawyers. Corrupt and will go against you for speaking the truth ( isn’t that what they asked us to do )- we must continue to report this behavior until justice is served for our children !!!

Other

Comment #: NY13977
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
IF YOU SHARE MY CONCERNS YOU CAN WRITE A LETTER TO HER SUPERVISORS.
If you are being harmed by Judge Ciccotto, you should write to:

New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct
61 Broadway, Suite 1200
New York, NY 10006

Litigant

Comment #: NY13976
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
The most interesting crazy judge you will ever meet. She sides with abusive men. She’s a lesbian but hates moms - how can someone who’s not married with kids make decisions about other people’s children. She ignores evidence of abuse. Record all proceedings as you will need it to protect yourself. Do not trust her to do what’s right for you and children.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY13975
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
https://vocal.media/families/injustice-in-the-family-courts

Litigant

Comment #: NY13974
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I believe this judge is accepting bribes and we need to put pressure and look into this. Something is going on in the back room and it’s IILLEGAL CORRUPT OFF THE RECORD bullying proceedings. She acts like she cares about the kid but yet never has kids herself so she doesn’t know anything about being a mother or what it takes to raise a child. Shes got a bad temper rolls her eyes at litigants. Yells at litigants. Act like she’s GOD. I don’t know how she got her position but we need to get her out of this division.

Litigant

Comment #: NY13973
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Do not trust this judge. She says one thing and does another. Is she CRAZY or just a liar ? I believe she knows what she’s doing and is extremely manipulative . She manipulates litigants on off the record proceedings. Record record record !!!! Fight for cameras in courtrooms. This is one corrupt woman

Litigant

Comment #: NY13972
Rating:1.0

Comments:
ILLEGAL CORRUPT OFF THE RECORD PROCEEDINGS. Bullying like you can’t imagine. I’m not sure how she got her position but needs to be removed - we must all appeal her WACKO decisions. As an LGBQ who never had kids - she doesn’t know anything about kids or marriage to a narcissist. Acting like she “ cares “ about the kid. Lady please - sides with abusers , doesn’t read evidence.

Litigant

Comment #: NY13961
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge is by far the worst judge in kings county supreme - she plays friendly with the lawyers and bullies the side she feels is “weaker “- guess what - we are fighting her back. One more appeal and this Judge is off the bench so let’s work together to expose her [redacted by ed.] CICCOTTO OFF THE BENCH!!!

Litigant

Comment #: NY13942
Rating:Not Rated
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Judicial review and appeal ! Until we get this [Redacted by Ed.] Post on YouTube. Post here. Expose it all until she’s removed. She should not be on the bench !!!! Definitely not dealing with kids - she doesn’t have any kids or understand the effects her decisions have on kids .

Litigant

Comment #: NY13941
Rating:Not Rated
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She is a horrible judge. In my case she sided with and abuser and encouraged the AFC to side with abuser. She’s a bully and that’s putting things lightly. Sides with the side paying more attorney fees. I’m surprised with all
These negative reviews she was not yet reported. We need to get our stories together and get her on the news. PUBLICIZE THE CORRUPTION

Litigant

Comment #: NY13937
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
https://vocal.media/families/injustice-in-the-family-courts

Litigant

Comment #: NY13936
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PfWBo4QvV7o&pp=ygUQVGhlcmVzYSBjaWNjb3R0bw%3D%3D

Other

Comment #: NY13933
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Temperament was horrific there was so much gaslighting by the Judge. I didn’t know a Judge could even behave like this inside a courtroom. I don’t understand how a women in power position could behave in the ways that I witnessed? There was no due process rights for a victim. Intimidation and tampering with evidence in a civi trial. There was constant badgering of the Plaintiff and sympathizing and colluding with violent Respondents who continuously shaking their head through the trial. Judge pointed at court witness in the audience which shows the misogynistic tones of the courtroom. The Judge sympathized with the wealthy respondent spending enough of his money. The victim was outnumbered by 3 lawyers as she had no lawyer which violates due process rights. At the end the Judge went on a terrorizing rant which eluded to the violence against woman as she blamed the victim for lawyer failings and abandonment. The Judge was smiling and smirking with the child attorney and biased against this victim. How is this legal in the United States? The child attorney and Respondent attorney are dragging this case and refusing legal
Documents this is unheard of! Our tax dollars are paying for this injustice? The Judge has threatened the victim to drop the civil VAWA lawsuit or else. How is that legal?

Litigant

Comment #: NY13920
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Awful judge. We must get her off the bench. Wreaking havoc to young families. [Redacted by Ed.] Bullies litigants to sign awful deals threatening litigants. Judicial review !!! Let’s all report her asap and get this [Redacted by Ed.] off the bench.

Litigant

Comment #: NY13893
Rating:1.0

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If you have tons of evidence mounted against you, you'll be successful in Judge Ciccotto's courtroom. She admitted each hearing to not reading any evidence in my case, including the motions that I believe she is legally required to know before making a decision. During one hearing, she started yelling at both sides over her own misunderstanding of what was happening because she had not read a thing. She yelled at the lawyers who tried to catch her up. She has done my family a huge disservice and has allowed an abusive parent to continue to exert abuse and control without any accountability.

Litigant

Comment #: NY13865
Rating:1.0

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Awful judge. Awful temperament. Yells at litigants disrespects litigants . Sides with abusive men ! She drags the case so the lawyers can bill more.you can see the greed and corruption in her eyes ! We must get her off the BENCH !!!UNJUST

Litigant

Comment #: NY13858
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
https://vocal.media/families/injustice-in-the-family-courts
See article. If anyone has to appeal - encouraging you to appeal her crazy decisions. Many have won. She belongs off the bench !! Corruption !!!!

Litigant

Comment #: NY13857
Rating:Not Rated
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PfWBo4QvV7o

Litigant

Comment #: NY13855
Rating:1.0

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[Redacted by Ed.] She takes to the chambers for [Redacted by Ed.] off the record proceedings. She bullies you into a settlement and favors men ! Please do not delete this The [Redacted by Ed.] must be exposed and should be off the bench. Dont be afraid to appeal and let’s get this judge kicked off the bench !!! [Redacted by Ed.] . Yelling at litigants like they are criminals.

Litigant

Comment #: NY13854
Rating:Not Rated
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See you tube video ! Should not be a judge - previous review was removed. Someone here is hiding the corruption !!! Post more reviews and let’s her get her removed from the bench !

Litigant

Comment #: NY13826
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Please see my review below.

Litigant

Comment #: NY13825
Rating:Not Rated
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Judge Ciccotto is alarmingly transparent about ruling in whatever way is easiest at best and threatening at worst, regardless of the evidence presented or the dangers posed to children. She comports herself as "above the law," and her continuance in her position has rendered the laws that should protect families meaningless. My family has been scarred by her judgements. With Judge Ciccotto as the gatekeeper of the law, Brooklyn courts will continue to play out as a dystopian novel as opposed to a beacon of justice.

Other

Comment #: NY13823
Rating:1.0

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She is erratic, unprofessional, favors one aide over the other blatantly.
Will not read papers filed, nor hear any evidence. Is short tempered, and does not look out for the best interests of children

Litigant

Comment #: NY13820
Rating:1.0

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Judge Ciccotto's courtroom is irresponsible and an enemy of logic. When faced with concrete proof of child endangerment, she rolled her eyes and complained about how she inherited my case from another Judge. Her courtroom is incompatible with the wellbeing of children and her judgements in my case will have a long-lasting, negative impact in our lives. Seeing other reviews, it's clear that we are not the only family who has been harmed by Judge Ciccotto's inability to uphold the law or run a courtroom that is logical and fair.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY13707
Rating:1.4

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Judge Ciccotto is by far the worst judge I've been in court with. She definitely favors men. She is unprofessional. She swears, rolls her eyes, and throws her microphone like a 3-year-old. She does not listen to the facts. She puts words into your mouth and then goes off the handle over something she says you said...She believes she is Judge Judy and her court room is her TV show. Court watchers are a must, and you need to record your hearings and bring witnesses to them. Strike her as a judge if possible and file lots of complaints on her. I wish everyone the best of luck.

Other

Comment #: NY13260
Rating:1.0

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`I am writing this complaint on behalf of my colleagues who fear retaliation from Judge Ciccotto. It is important for the public to know that the only positive review of the judge was written by a corrupt jurist who has a financial interest in working on cases with her. We surveyed numerous attorneys who have appeared in front of Judge Ciccotto, and even those who have won cases gave us such shocking negative feedback that we cannot publish it here due to the use of inappropriate language.

Overall, Judge Ciccotto is incompetent, unprepared, and does not follow the law. She shows no concern for the well-being of children and litigants, and has been known to threaten attorneys, litigants, and others. She exploits families in distress, including minor children. If litigants speak to her directly about positive things, she will use it against them in the most negative way. Therefore, it is best not to trust her.

There is no doubt that Judge Ciccotto is intelligent, charismatic, and fully aware of her actions. However, this is precisely why people should be extremely cautious when dealing with her, as she has been able to manipulate and deceive many.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY13255
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I have appeared before Judge Ciccotto on several cases. She makes herself available to lawyers in between adjourn dates who are unable to agree on certain issues. She knows the law, is patient & understands the emotional states of litigants. Litigants can speak directly to her. This is no “bully,”just a terrific judge trying to do the right thing every day.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY13207
Rating:Not Rated
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Sharp, competent, well prepared, down to earth. A breath of fresh air.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY13204
Rating:10.0

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After reading these “comments “ I am in disbelief. I appear on a frequent basis before this Judge. She is smart, insightful, courteous, even tempered & very compassionate. She advocates strongly for children, so neglectful parents won’t have an easy time of it. As to my colleague’s 30 plus years in practice, we know who you are, & your reputation is less than stellar. You’re probably upset because she ruled against you or stopped you from making ridiculous motions. Most judges who know what they’re doing would. Anyway Justice Ciccotto didn’t receive an approved rating because she did not appear in front of that committee. Get your facts right before you “judge” someone!

Other

Comment #: NY13052
Rating:1.0

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She shouldn’t be allowed to work on any cases involving children, she doesn’t have children and can’t feel the pain she causes to children, she doesn’t follow the law, she causes de-parenting and conflict between litigants. She hates children primarily because they add complexity to the cases. If she is rolling her eyes and shaking, don’t take it personally, she does it in front of other people too and she does it in public. A lot of her ridiculous decisions get appealed, so if you became a victim of that person don’t give up, file an appeal, ask court watchers to attend your hearings, file complaints to the supervising judge, board, UCS Managing Inspector General for Bias Matters and Commission on Judicial Conduct on the state level, file complaint on the Federal level. She is xenophobic and does discriminate. You have a constitutional right to see and raise your children and that’s your responsibility to protect your children from injustice.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12994
Rating:1.0

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The worst judge I have encountered in 30 years of practice. No understanding of the law, no ability to control the parties, blames attorneys for everything, says she wants to move cases along but does nothing, flies off the handle for no reason and threatens contempt. Whoever supervises this monstrosity either doesn't know or doesn't care.

Other

Comment #: NY12972
Rating:1.0

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This judge is nothing but a bully and does not follow the law but makes up her own as she goes along. She is has off the records meetings so that her bullying is not on record. her bullying causes discord btwn lawyer and client so you are forced to settle for less than what the law says you are entitled to. She is a disappointed and bad example of not only a woman in power but justice overall.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12971
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
People like this should not be judges. Terrible temperament and an even worse understanding of the law. It's disheartening to see bullies like Ciccotto putting on a black robe every day...

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12356
Rating:1.0

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Absolutely incompetent. No understanding of the law. This is not an overstatement: she truly does not understand the most fundamental aspect of law. She knows that shoe doesn't understand what she's doing and lashes out at people. If allowed to remain on the bench she will eventually do great damage to someone appearing before her.

Court Staff

Comment #: NY12352
Rating:1.0

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Needs to go back to law school though I doubt that would help. Makes derogatory comments to litigants as well as court personnel,and has temper tantrums in the courtroom.

Litigant

Comment #: NY12334
Rating:1.0

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This woman is NOT deserving of sitting on the Supreme Court bench at all! She solely goes on what the lawyers say... my ex husband’s lawyer lied all about me even though I supplied all written documentation that Ciccotto didn’t even look at! When I had to put a motion in because she was wrong on her first ruling (due to her not taking the time to READ documentation given) she had an attitude with my lawyer & was nasty on our second court date... not to mention her NOT being prepared by looking at all papers filed & the extra documentation given to prove even more to the original filing!!There is absolutely NO JUSTICE with this woman & how she literally degrades people when you don’t make her job easier for her & you point out mistakes SHE has made! It’s disgusting & she needs to be REMOVED! There is way too much to write on here. Complaining to the Comission & the Bar! I totally agree with the first person that commented on this woman... and YES... she was NOT approved by the Bar! From what I have witnessed in these two court appearances, she needs to do her job by viewing FACTS in black & white, not by listening to lies thrown out in court & getting her feelings involved when she was proven to make a mistake. You’ll loose the case! What a disgrace to our court system. It’s a circus.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12250
Rating:2.0

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Staggeringly inept. Her "Not [approved]" rating by the NYC Bar Association does not do her justice. Judge Ciccotto does not understand even the most basic elements of the law. [redacted] If she stays on the bench she going to cause a miscarriage of justice that would cause someone significant harm.

Litigant

Comment #: NY11108
Rating:10.0

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A year ago, I was facing a custody trial. I was emotionally and financially exhausted. I had every accusation thrown at me. On paper, I looked bad. By the grace of God, Judge Ciccotto saw through that and recognized that the person standing before her was not the person I was painted out to be. She enabled me to settle the case and avoid trial. Although I technically "lost", in the end I won. Today, I am an advocate and role model for mothers who do not have custody. I have a wonderful relationship with my children. I am an integral part of my childrens school and my community. I give hope and inspiration to others. I am breaking stigmas and stereotypes. I am helping other women find strength and hope. None of that would have been possible had I continued to be ensnared in the court system. By allowing me to settle, she gave me a new lease on life. She probably doesn't remember me, but I will never forget her. I just want to tell her "thank you".