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Queens Civil Court — Address, Parts, and Filing Information

The Queens County Civil Court is located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435. The modern courthouse opened in January 1998 and houses 20 Civil and Housing Court Judges hearing General Civil cases up to $50,000, Small Claims, Commercial Claims, and Queens Housing Court matters. The supervising judge is Hon. Michael H. Goldman.

About Queens Civil Court

The Queens County Civil Court occupies a modern courthouse at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, opened in January 1998 to serve the most diverse borough in the City. With 207 court personnel and 20 Civil and Housing Court Judges, the courthouse handles General Civil cases up to $50,000, Small Claims, Commercial Claims, and the Queens Housing Court — all within one building near the Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue subway hub and the LIRR Jamaica station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Source: Information on this page is summarized from the official New York State Unified Court System website at ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/adminQueensCiv.shtml. Last reviewed 2026. Court schedules, judicial assignments, and procedures change — confirm current details on the official site or by calling the courthouse before relying on any information here.

Location

Address
89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435
Phone
718-262-7333
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Transit
Subway: E/J/Z to Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport; LIRR: Jamaica station.

Court Personnel

Supervising Judge
Hon. Michael H. Goldman
Clerk of the County
Birdena Frye (718-262-7300)

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