Dossier
Michelle DeSouza
Coverage of Michelle DeSouza in the Nexus archive.
Janice P. Purvisperson2New York City Bar Associationorganization1Queens Civil Courtplace1Brooklynplace1Susan A. Liebmanperson1Abbye L. Lawrenceperson1Judiciary Committeeorganization1Brooklyn Judicial District 6place1June 23 Primary Electiontopic1Crown Heightsplace1Park Slopeplace1Grimaldi and Yeungorganization1New York City Law Departmentorganization1
- New York City Bar Association announces approval ratings in contested judicial races
The New York City Bar Association evaluated candidates in contested judicial races in Queens and Brooklyn. In Queens, two of four candidates for two Civil Court bench spots received approval, while in Brooklyn, both candidates for one seat were approved and neither for another.
- Who are the judges on your ballot? A guide to Brooklyn’s judicial primary
Brooklyn voters will choose between two candidates in the Democratic judicial primary for District 6, which includes neighborhoods like Crown Heights and Park Slope. Michelle DeSouza and Janice P. Purvis are running for a seat on the Civil Court bench, where they may handle cases involving housing, contracts, and small claims.