{"id":4198,"date":"2026-05-28T13:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/michelle-desouza-expands-brooklyn-civil-court-campaign-outreach\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:37:08","slug":"michelle-desouza-expands-brooklyn-civil-court-campaign-outreach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/michelle-desouza-expands-brooklyn-civil-court-campaign-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelle DeSouza Expands Brooklyn Civil Court Campaign Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michelle DeSouza Brings Her Civil Court Campaign to Brooklyn’s Neighborhoods<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Michelle DeSouza<\/strong>, according to her press release on NYC Newswire<\/a>, is making her way through Brooklyn, focusing her Kings County Civil Court campaign on spreading the word about why local judicial elections really matter. She wants voters to see just how much Civil Court judges influence everyday issues\u2014stuff that affects families and communities across the city.<\/p>\n

These days, DeSouza\u2019s been out and about, meeting people from all over the 6th Municipal District. It\u2019s all part of her push to connect directly with Brooklyn residents, show up at community events, and actually spend time listening to what people have to say. Her main message? Civil Court rulings have ripple effects in daily life, and knowing who\u2019s on the bench can make a big difference.<\/p>\n

Her campaign\u2019s grassroots approach is visible in neighborhoods within the district, which include Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Midwood, Kensington, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.<\/p>\n

Putting Fairness at the Forefront<\/strong><\/h2>\n

DeSouza\u2019s campaign isn\u2019t just about getting elected\u2014she\u2019s putting fairness, professionalism, and respect front and center. She points out that most folks don\u2019t think much about the courts until they\u2019re personally involved, but she wants to change that by showing what she stands for in the courtroom.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone deserves to feel heard, respected, and treated with dignity,\u201d DeSouza shared. \u201cI want people to know exactly what values I\u2019d bring to the bench.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her platform also shines a light on the importance of making sure everyone who enters a courtroom feels seen, not just like another case number.<\/p>\n

Experience Both in Law and Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n

DeSouza\u2019s legal experience runs the gamut\u2014from handling litigation for New York City to working on immigration, real estate, contracts, wills, estates, and civil disputes. Raised in East Flatbush, she credits her background and years of community involvement with shaping the way she approaches public service and judicial leadership.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all about law. DeSouza is also known for her advocacy in education and through local groups, making her presence felt way beyond the courtroom.<\/p>\n

Longstanding Community and Educational Involvement<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Over the years, DeSouza has played an active role in a number of organizations and initiatives, such as:<\/p>\n