Hon. Reina Melendez. Part 4.
Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn). 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Published Part Rules and practitioner intelligence from attorneys with direct experience in Part 4.
Book an AppearanceHon. Reina Melendez. Part 4
Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn)
360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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| What to Expect | Standard IAS part. Discovery compliance is a priority. |
| Filing | NYSCEF mandatory. |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Last verified: March 2026
General
Part 4 is an IAS part at 360 Adams Street. Standard Kings County civil procedures apply for motion practice, conferences, and discovery supervision.
Motion Practice
All motions must be e-filed through NYSCEF. Under Kings County's uniform rule, courtesy copies are not required unless the court specifically directs otherwise.
Conferences
Preliminary, compliance, and status conferences are scheduled through the Part Clerk. Be prepared to discuss discovery timelines and any outstanding issues.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.
What to Expect
Part 4 is a standard IAS part. The calendar moves at a reasonable pace and the courtroom runs on typical Kings County procedures. If you are appearing on a routine conference, have your discovery status organized and be prepared to discuss realistic deadlines.
Tips
- Discovery compliance is key. Come to every conference with a clear understanding of what has been exchanged, what depositions are scheduled, and what remains outstanding.
- Consent stipulations save time. If both sides are in agreement on an adjournment or a discovery schedule, have the stipulation drafted before you arrive.
- Motion practice is standard. Follow Kings County formatting and filing requirements. E-file through NYSCEF.
- Per diem coverage is straightforward. For routine conferences and compliance matters, this is a standard Kings County part. Brief your covering attorney on the case posture.
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