Hon. Desmond A. Green. Part 33.

Practitioner Intelligence

From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last reviewed: October 16, 2026.

What to Expect

Judge Green has been on the Kings County bench for more than a decade and runs a well-organized courtroom. He expects attorneys to know the case and the rules. If you are appearing for the first time in Part 33, read the Part Rules carefully before you walk in. The court does not tolerate non-compliant communications, and calendar defaults are handled strictly. Come to every appearance prepared to discuss the case status, discovery, and pending motions.

Tips

• "Read the Part Rules." This is a courtroom where non-compliant communications are disregarded. Know the email protocol: include the index number and caption in the subject line, copy all parties, and do not copy the judge directly. This attention to detail matters.
• "Motions are in person." The published rules state that all motion appearances are in person. Plan on sending someone to Courtroom 774 unless the parties have agreed to submit the motion.
• "Statement of Material Facts is required." On summary judgment motions, the published rules require a Statement of Material Facts along with certified records. Judge Green enforces this rule consistently.
• "Sur-replies are permitted." The published rules permit sur-reply affidavits, affirmations, and letters, so be ready for one and read it before the return date.
• "Expert affirmations go to chambers." When filing summary judgment papers, email unredacted expert affirmations to chambers upon filing. This is mandatory and separate from the NYSCEF filing. Do not omit this step.
• "Know the discovery posture." Judge Green will ask about discovery status, what has been exchanged, and what remains outstanding. Do not show up unprepared or vague about the case. If you are covering for the regular attorney, be thoroughly briefed on discovery, pending motions, and any outstanding issues.
• "Be punctual." All parties must be present and ready by 9:30 AM. Do not be late. If you are covering a matter and will be representing a party, confirm with the office that you are prepared and that the client and any witnesses will be present.

Recent Field Notes (Spring 2026)

• Per diem coverage available and confirmed. Brooklyn per diem networks continue to cover appearances in Part 33 through Spring 2026, including motion calendar appearances on standard contract and consumer protection matters. Counsel needing coverage should still confirm well in advance, but the part is not a blanket no go for outside counsel the way some other Kings parts are.
• Statement of Material Facts compliance remains strict. Counsel reported continued strict enforcement of the Statement of Material Facts requirement on summary judgment in Spring 2026. Confirm the SoMF is filed with the motion, paragraph numbered, and cited to the record.
• August 5, 2026 re-verification. Part 33, Courtroom 774, and the Wednesday 9:30 AM motion calendar were re-confirmed against the published Kings County part rules. The courtroom telephone is 347-296-1634 and chambers is Room 1077 at 347-401-9764, correcting a single number previously published for the Principal Court Attorney. Michael A. Bumpars is listed as Secretary rather than Staff Attorney, the virtual-appearance stipulation goes to the part email with copies to chambers staff, and a summary judgment Stipulation of Adjournment must be e-filed with a briefing schedule rather than emailed.

Field Note: June 17, 2026

On June 17, 2026, on granting an order to show cause after argument, the court directed that a proposed order be submitted. The proposed order had to be emailed to the Part and e-filed on NYSCEF. (Hosein v. Brooklyn Urban Retail Partners, Index No. 511488/2023.) This is an account of a specific appearance, not a published part rule.

Field Note: September 30, 2026

On September 30, 2026, our office appeared in person for a petitioner and checked in at the calendar call. The respondent did not appear, and the court agreed to sign the proposed order already filed on NYSCEF, to be signed and uploaded there. That is an account of a specific appearance, not a published rule.

Field Note: October 14, 2026

On October 14, 2026, our office appeared for a plaintiff on a defendants' motion to dismiss. The court adjourned the motion to January 6, 2027, about twelve weeks out, and directed that it be updated at that time on the outcome of a related proceeding scheduled in Surrogate's Court. That is an account of a specific appearance, not a published rule.

Field Note: October 14, 2026 (Order to Show Cause)

On October 14, 2026, our office also appeared for a defendant on an order to show cause by which counsel for co-defendants moved to withdraw. The court granted the motion with a 30-day stay and directed the movant to submit an order. That is an account of a specific appearance, not a published rule.