Queens Dems pick candidates for Civil Court — Queens Daily Eagle

June 2025 Civil Court - Queens Dems

Oma D. Phillips holds a bachelor’s degree from CUNY City College and a law degree from CUNY School of Law. She lives in Queens, New York.

Oma currently works as a court attorney in family court. She previously worked as a court attorney in criminal court, the New York State Supreme Court and as an assistant district attorney under the Bronx County district attorney. She also worked as an attorney for the U.S. Postal Service and the city’s Department of Correction. 

Oma Phillips - Ballotpedia

Oma's campaign for judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County is her first entry into politics. 

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As a court attorney, Phillips conducted legal research and provided analysis on child protective, custody, and visitation cases.

As a court attorney in family court for 4 years, Phillips conducts legal research and provided analysis on child protective, custody, and visitation cases.

As an assistant district attorney for 11 years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office. 

As a court attorney, Phillips advised criminal court judges on all aspects of criminal law and criminal procedure.

As a court attorney in criminal court for 1 year, advised criminal court judges on all aspects of criminal law and criminal procedure.

As a New York City Criminal Court Judge, Phillips researched and wrote all court decisions, advised on procedural and evidentiary issues, drafted jury instructions, reviewed grand jury minutes, search warrant, and eavesdropping warrant applications, and managed a case calendar of over 300 indictments assigned from the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

As a court attorney in the state Supreme Court for 14 years, drafted decisions, advised on legal and procedural issues, prepared jury instructions, reviewed warrants, and managed a calendar of 300+ indictments from the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor. 

- As a court attorney in family court for 4 years, Phillips conducts legal research and provided analysis on child protective, custody, and visitation cases.
- As an assistant district attorney for 11 years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office. 
- As a court attorney in criminal court for 1 year, advised criminal court judges on all aspects of criminal law and criminal procedure.
- As a court attorney in the state Supreme Court for 14 years, drafted decisions, advised on legal and procedural issues, prepared jury instructions, reviewed warrants, and managed a calendar of 300+ indictments from the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor. 

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As of September 15, 2025, Oma D. Phillips’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Member of the South Asian Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens and the Latino Lawyers Association.

- Member of the South Asian Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens and the Latino Lawyers Association.

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Oma D. Phillips

As a court attorney for 4 years, Phillips conducts legal research and provided analysis on child protective, custody, and visitation cases.

As an assistant district attorney for 11 years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a court attorney in the state Supreme Court for 14 years, researched and wrote all court decisions, advised on procedural and evidentiary issues, drafted jury instructions, reviewed grand jury minutes, search warrant, and eavesdropping warrant applications, and managed a case calendar of over 300 indictments assigned from the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

- As a court attorney for 4 years, Phillips conducts legal research and provided analysis on child protective, custody, and visitation cases.
- As an assistant district attorney for 11 years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a court attorney in criminal court for 1 year, advised criminal court judges on all aspects of criminal law and criminal procedure.
- As a court attorney in the state Supreme Court for 14 years, researched and wrote all court decisions, advised on procedural and evidentiary issues, drafted jury instructions, reviewed grand jury minutes, search warrant, and eavesdropping warrant applications, and managed a case calendar of over 300 indictments assigned from the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

Advocates for equal justice and fairness.

Oma Phillips earned a bachelor’s degree from CUNY City College and a law degree from CUNY School of Law. She lives in Queens, New York.

Oma D. Phillips's campaign for judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County is her first entry into politics. 

As of September 15, 2025, Oma D. Phillips did not have a website or any information online.

Oma Phillips earned a bachelor’s degree from CUNY City College and a juris doctor degree from CUNY Law School. She is a member of the South Asian Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens and the Latino Lawyers Association.

Oma D. Phillips's campaign for judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County, is her first entry into politics. 

Worked as an Assistant District Attorney for 11 years.

Worked as a Court Attorney in Supreme Court for 15 years.

Worked as a Court Attorney in Family Court for 4 years.

Previously worked as a court attorney in criminal and state supreme courts.

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Indira Khan is from Queens, New York. She has a bachelor's degree from Fordham University and a law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She lives with her husband and two children in Queens.

Indira is a solo practitioner at the Law Office of Indira Khan, P.C., where she represents clients in family and immigration law matters. She also serves on the borough's 18B panel, providing legal representation to indigent clients. Before starting her own practice, Indira worked as an associate attorney at Robert DiDio & Associates and as counsel at Camhi & Min, LLC. She began her legal career as an assistant district attorney in the Crimes Against Children Bureau at the Kings County District Attorney's Office.

Indira Khan - Ballotpedia

Indira D. Khan's campaign for judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County is her first entry into politics. 

Has over 18 years of legal experience and is a graduate of Fordham University and Cardozo School of Law.

- Has over 18 years of legal experience and is a graduate of Fordham University and Cardozo School of Law.

Promises to uphold a courtroom that is "efficient, transparent, and just."

Promises to uphold a courtroom that is just.

- Promises to uphold a courtroom that is just.

Promises to make the courtroom accessible, transparent, and efficient.

- Promises to make the courtroom accessible, transparent, and efficient.

Promises to make "fair, impartial, and ethical decisions."

- Promises to make "fair, impartial, and ethical decisions."

Former member of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Committee on Children and the Law and an active leader in bar associations.

- Former member of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Committee on Children and the Law and an active leader in bar associations.

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Indira D. Khan

Susan M. Silverman, Lawyer in WILLISTON PARK, New York | Justia ...

Susan holds a bachelor's degree from State University of New York at Binghamton and a law degree from St. John's University School of Law. 

Susan Silverman, Ballotpedia

Susan M. Silverman's campaign for Civil Court Judge in Queens County, New York City, is her first run for public office. 

Susan M Silverman, Lawyers

Susan is a lawyer at The Legal Aid Society practicing criminal defense law and in family law, including divorce & separation.

As an attorney specializing in criminal defense law, divorce & separation, provides legal advice and representation to individuals accused of crimes and counsels clients through family law matters such as divorce, custody, and support.

- As an attorney specializing in criminal defense law, divorce & separation, provides legal advice and representation to individuals accused of crimes and counsels clients through family law matters such as divorce, custody, and support.

As of September 15, 2025, Susan M. Silverman did not have a website or any information online.

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Thomas Daniel Barra, JUSTIA

Thomas D. Barra holds a law degree from California Western School of Law. 

Tommy Barra, Esq. - The Alber Firm P.C. - New York Criminal Family ...

Thomas is a criminal defense attorney and senior counsel at The Alber Firm. 

Thomas Barra - Ballotpedia

Thomas' campaign for judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County is his first entry into politics. 

As a criminal defense attorney, provides legal advice and representation to individuals accused of crimes. 

Admitted to practice in New York State 2nd Department, US District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and The United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 11th Circuits.

- As a criminal defense attorney, provides legal advice and representation to individuals accused of crimes. 
- Admitted to practice in New York State 2nd Department, US District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and The United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 11th Circuits.

As of September 15, 2025, Thomas D. Barra did not have a website or any information online.

Thomas D. Barra

- As a criminal defense attorney, ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.
- Admitted to practice in New York State 2nd Department, US District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and The United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 11th Circuits.

Thomas D. Barra's campaign for judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County is his first entry into politics. 

Vision Times, William Shanahan

William was born in Queens County. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from St. John’s University and a law degree from Saint John’s Law School. 

William currently works as managing attorney at William D Shanahan Law Office and as court arbitrator. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County and then as a senior trial litigator for Allstate Insurance.

Ballotpedia, William Shanahan

William David Shanahan previously ran for judgeship in New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District in 2023 and judgeship in New York City Civil Court Queens County in 2021 and 2022, but he did not win. 

As a managing partner at William D Shanahan Law Office, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

As a legal arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties, determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings, and decides when hearings will be held.

As a senior litigator at Allstate Insurance, managed key client relationships, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients specializing in trial litigation.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a managing partner at William D Shanahan Law Office, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.
- As a legal arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties, determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings, and decides when hearings will be held.
- As a senior litigator at Allstate Insurance, managed key client relationships, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients specializing in trial litigation.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As of September 15, 2025, William David Shanahan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Volunteer work includes International Police & Veterans Foundation and Foreign Veterans, back to school giveaways, and food giveaways in Queens County.

- Volunteer work includes International Police & Veterans Foundation and Foreign Veterans, back to school giveaways, and food giveaways in Queens County.

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- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.