{"id":26073,"date":"2026-05-28T13:49:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/michelle-desouza-expands-brooklyn-civil-court-campaign-outreach\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:45:11","slug":"michelle-desouza-expands-brooklyn-civil-court-campaign-outreach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/michelle-desouza-expands-brooklyn-civil-court-campaign-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelle DeSouza Expands Brooklyn Civil Court Campaign Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Michelle DeSouza is continuing community outreach across Brooklyn as her Kings County Civil Court campaign focuses on educating voters about the importance of local judicial elections and the role Civil Court judges play in everyday legal matters affecting families and communities.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1231\"><strong>Michelle DeSouza Expands Brooklyn Outreach During Civil Court Campaign<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1396\">Michelle DeSouza continues meeting with residents across Brooklyn as her campaign for Kings County Civil Court Judge expands throughout the 6th Municipal District, a district that includes Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Park Slope Prospect Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens..<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1573\">The judicial candidate says one of her primary campaign goals is helping voters better understand how Civil Court decisions impact daily life across New York City communities, particularly in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1791\">According to a press release published via <a href=\"https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/news\/judicial-candidate-michelle-desouza-engages-bk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYCNewswire<\/a>, DeSouza has focused much of her campaign on direct neighborhood engagement through community events, meetings, and conversations with residents across Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2064\"><strong>Michelle DeSouza Highlights Fairness and Courtroom Respect<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2170\">DeSouza said her campaign is centered on fairness, professionalism, and dignity within the court system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2455\">\u201cMany people do not think about the court system until it directly impacts their lives or their families,\u201d DeSouza said. \u201cI want voters to know the values I would bring to the bench and my commitment to fairness, professionalism, and respect for every person who enters a courtroom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2566\">She also emphasized the importance of ensuring individuals feel heard and respected during legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2817\">\u201cI believe people deserve fairness, professionalism, and dignity when they enter a courtroom,\u201d DeSouza said. \u201cThe justice system affects people in very real ways, and it is important that individuals feel heard and respected throughout the process.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2874\"><strong>Legal and Community Experience Shapes Campaign<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2927\">DeSouza\u2019s legal background includes work involving:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3078\">\n<li data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2976\">Litigation matters for the City of New York<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2998\">Immigration cases<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3023\">Real estate disputes<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3037\">Contracts<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3059\">Wills and estates<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3078\">Civil disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3266\">A longtime Brooklyn resident raised in East Flatbush, DeSouza said her legal experience and community involvement continue shaping her approach to public service and judicial leadership.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3416\">Outside the courtroom, her campaign has also highlighted longstanding involvement in educational and community advocacy efforts throughout Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3476\"><strong>Community and Educational Advocacy Remain Central<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3578\">DeSouza has remained active in several community organizations and civic initiatives over the years.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3604\">Her background includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3847\">\n<li data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3685\">Founding involvement with the Caribbean American Lawyers Association (CALA)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3731\">Service on Community Education Council 18<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3791\">Community work through God\u2019s Battalion of Prayer Church<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3847\">Recognition through the Caribbean Life Impact Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3984\">DeSouza&#8217;s campaign says these experiences reflect a broader commitment to neighborhood engagement and public service beyond legal work alone.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4040\"><strong>Judicial Elections Gain More Public Attention<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4263\">The campaign also reflects growing efforts by judicial candidates across New York City to increase public awareness around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/home\/\">local court<\/a> elections, which often receive less voter attention than mayoral or legislative races.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4456\">Civil Court judges oversee matters that directly affect residents, including housing disputes, consumer issues, civil claims, and other legal matters impacting families and local communities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4571\">DeSouza said continued public engagement remains an important part of both campaigning and public service itself.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4869\">\u201cI look forward to continuing to meet directly with residents, community leaders, and neighborhood stakeholders throughout the district,\u201d DeSouza said. \u201cListening to people\u2019s concerns and hearing their experiences is one of the most important parts of this campaign and of public service itself.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4897\"><strong>What Happens Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"5068\">DeSouza says her campaign will continue expanding outreach efforts throughout Brooklyn neighborhoods inside the 6th Municipal District ahead of the Civil Court election.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5347\">Thiss campaign also highlights how judicial races are increasingly placing greater emphasis on public engagement, accessibility, and community visibility throughout New York City neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5354\" data-end=\"5382\"><strong>What Readers Want To Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5384\" data-end=\"5412\"><strong>Who is Michelle DeSouza?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/michelledesouzaforjudge.com\/\">Michelle DeSouza<\/a> is a judicial candidate running for Kings County Civil Court Judge in Brooklyn\u2019s 6th Municipal District.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5583\"><strong>What experience does Michelle DeSouza have?<\/strong><br \/>\nHer legal background includes litigation, immigration, real estate, contracts, estate matters, and civil disputes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5750\"><strong>What communities are included in the district?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe district includes Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Midwood, Kensington, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5750\">Early voting starts <strong>June 13 <\/strong>and<strong> ends June 21, 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0 <strong>Election Day is Tuesday June 23, 2026<\/strong>. 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