Hon. Catherine Rizzo.
Supreme Court, Nassau County. 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. Published Part Rules, email addresses, and practitioner intelligence from attorneys with direct experience.
Book an AppearanceHon. Catherine Rizzo
Supreme Court, Nassau County (AJSC)
100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501
Quick Reference
| Court | Supreme Court, Nassau County |
| Courthouse | 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 |
| Case Types | Civil matters including residential mortgage foreclosure |
| Calendar Call Time | No standing daily call for chambers matters. Conferences and oral argument dates are individually scheduled. Where the matter is routed to the Foreclosure Settlement Conference Part (Room 03, Lower Level), that calendar is called at 9:30 AM. Confirm the assigned Part, room, and time before each appearance. |
| Chambers | (516) 493-3211 |
| Part Email | JudgeRizzoRemote@nycourts.gov |
| Confirmations | Per the Part Rules, counsel and self-represented parties should not call chambers or the Part Clerk to confirm an appearance or conference. Email is the correct channel. |
| Foreclosure Settlement Part | Room 03, Lower Level. Settlement conference clerk: (516) 493-3305. |
| Emergency OSC Processing | Room 152 when the judge is on trial |
| Filing | NYSCEF (mandatory for most civil matters) |
| Official Part Rules | Justice Rizzo Part Rules (nycourts.gov PDF) |
| Verify Before Appearing | Check the trial schedule with chambers before planning an in-person application. |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov Part Rules. Verify directly with the Part Clerk before every appearance.
Mineola Courthouse
Justice Rizzo sits at the Nassau County Supreme Court civil courthouse at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. The Part handles a mix of civil matters including residential mortgage foreclosure cases. Counsel should confirm the appearance date, courtroom, and any virtual participation availability with the Part Clerk.
NYSCEF Filing
Nassau County Supreme Court requires NYSCEF filing for most civil matters, including foreclosure filings, motions, and Orders to Show Cause. All applications and supporting affirmations should be filed through NYSCEF before presentation.
Emergency Applications When the Judge is on Trial
Justice Rizzo sits on trials, which can affect the timing of OSC signatures and emergency applications. When the judge is unavailable because of a trial schedule, Nassau Supreme Court routes emergency OSC filings through Room 152 at 100 Supreme Court Drive for processing. Counsel planning an emergency application should confirm availability with the Part Clerk before traveling to Mineola.
Foreclosure Practice
For residential mortgage foreclosure matters, counsel should come prepared with the full documentary record: the judgment of foreclosure and sale, notice of sale, any prior orders, and supporting affirmations where emergency relief is sought. Nassau foreclosure settlement conferences and post-judgment applications are handled through dedicated Parts and conference parts, which may be separate from the judge’s trial calendar.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: April 2026.
What to Expect
Judge Rizzo handles a mix of civil matters including residential mortgage foreclosure cases. Emergency applications such as Orders to Show Cause are processed through Room 152 when the judge is unavailable (e.g., on trial). In-person appearances are required for most matters.
Tips for Success
- Check if the judge is on trial. Judge Rizzo sits on trials, which can affect the timing of OSC signatures and emergency applications. Confirm availability with the clerk before making the trip.
- Room 152 for emergency filings. When the judge is on trial, the clerk directs emergency OSC filings through Room 152 for processing.
- Foreclosure matters are handled here. Be prepared with all relevant documentation including the judgment, notice of sale, and any supporting affirmations if seeking emergency relief.
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