{"id":25289,"date":"2025-10-15T12:24:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/judge-jacqueline-d-williams-announces-run-for-kings-county-supreme-court\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:24:25","slug":"judge-jacqueline-d-williams-announces-run-for-kings-county-supreme-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/judge-jacqueline-d-williams-announces-run-for-kings-county-supreme-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Judge Jacqueline D. Williams Announces Run for Kings County Supreme Court"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hon. <\/span><a href='https:\/\/nycpolitics.com\/nyc-legal-spotlight-from-east-new-york-to-the-bench-judge-jacqueline-williams-brooklyn-journey\/'><b>Jacqueline D. Williams<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, currently serving as an Acting Supreme Court Justice in Kings County and a former longtime Family Court Judge, has <\/span><a href='https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/news\/judge-williams-begins-supreme-court-campaign'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formally announced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> her campaign for Kings County Supreme Court. This step begins a new phase in her 25-year legal and judicial career distinguished by dedication to fairness, public service, and the people of Brooklyn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Deep-Rooted Dedication to Brooklyn and Justice<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Williams, born at March Air Force Base in California while her father was stationed in Vietnam, was brought up in Brooklyn surrounded by her Panamanian family and a strong community support system.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her educational journey led her to Yale University for a bachelor&#8217;s in history, focusing on Caribbean and Latin American Affairs, and to UC Berkeley School of Law, where she contributed to the African American Law Journal as an editor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressing from Civil Court to Supreme Court<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judge Williams began as a Principal and Senior Court Attorney to Hon. <\/span><b>Bernadette Bayne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gaining crucial insight into court procedures during her early career.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She was then elected to the Civil Court in 2006, presiding over various criminal and civil matters.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She moved to Kings County Family Court in 2014,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managing cases involving juvenile delinquency and child protection. Judge Williams\u2019 decisions reflected her belief in justice built on accountability and compassion.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2015, she has been an Acting Supreme Court Justice, widely respected for her legal acumen, trial experience, and fair approach to challenging cases.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBrooklyn is where my heart is, and this community is part of who I am,\u201d said Williams. \u201cEvery ruling I make is rooted in a commitment to justice, fairness, and respect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment to Community and Equal Opportunity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judge Williams\u2019s public service extends outside the courtroom. She has organized cultural and youth events at the courts, and regularly mentors students throughout Brooklyn.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a member of the Lions Club, she has represented the group at United Nations events and remains active in her church, as well as serving as a Yale alumni interviewer.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cJustice goes beyond courtroom decisions \u2014 it\u2019s about inspiring trust in our system and encouraging young people to become leaders,\u201d Williams added.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kicking off her General Election campaign, Judge Williams is committed to serving Brooklyn with fairness, empathy, and integrity, ensuring justice is both seen and experienced by those who rely on it.<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News provided by <\/span><\/i><a href='https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/'><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYC Newswire<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hon. 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