{"id":11431,"date":"2025-10-21T11:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/kings-county-civil-court-judge-juliet-howard-enters-the-race\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:22:49","slug":"kings-county-civil-court-judge-juliet-howard-enters-the-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/kings-county-civil-court-judge-juliet-howard-enters-the-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Kings County Civil Court: Judge Juliet Howard Enters the Race"},"content":{"rendered":"

Judge Juliet P. Howard<\/strong>, an esteemed Kings County Housing Court judge, has kicked off her campaign for Kings County Civil Court Judge within Brooklyn\u2019s 6th Municipal District, which encompasses Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Kensington, and Midwood.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Commitment to Fairness and Community Values<\/span><\/h2>\n

Appointed in 2021, Judge Howard brings a wealth of public interest law experience, spanning over 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

She has received robust professional endorsements. The New York City Bar Association\u2019s Judiciary Committee has rated her \u201cApproved,\u201d commending her balanced judgment, experience, and dedication to the justice system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listening to the People<\/span><\/h2>\n

In announcing her campaign<\/span><\/a>, Judge Howard pointed out that while citywide elections tend to dominate the media, local court races have immediate effects on New Yorkers\u2019 lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis election season, the mayoral race will draw most attention, but Civil Court races matter just as much,\u201d Howard said. \u201cThis is where our neighbors seek solutions for housing, family, and small claim disputes. All Brooklyn residents are entitled to a judge who is fair, compassionate, and listens.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Harlem Roots and Brooklyn Service<\/span><\/h2>\n

Born and raised in Harlem\u2019s Sugar Hill, Howard attributes her sense of public service to the example set by her mother and grandmother. Her mother\u2019s 45 years working in Civil Court inspired Judge Howard\u2019s passion for justice from childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n

She graduated from Barnard College (B.A.), Brooklyn Law School (J.D.), and The City College of New York (M.F.A. in Creative Writing). Howard’s career includes roles at The Legal Aid Society and as a court attorney in the New York State Unified Court System before her judicial appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Championing Access and Diversity<\/span><\/h2>\n

Judge Howard is co-chair of the NYC Equal Justice Implementation Committee\u2019s Kings County Subcommittee, striving to combat bias and promote inclusion in the courts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her patience and accessibility have earned broad recognition, especially in empowering the most at-risk people to understand their legal rights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Your Calendar: Key Dates<\/span><\/h3>\n