June 2025 Civil Court
Choose qualified, progressive candidates committed to justice and fairness in Queens County Civil Court.
Voter Guide for June 2025 Democratic Primary
The candidates below were the only candidates to be endorsed by the Democratic Organization of Queens County.
Sheridan C. Chu
Judge of the Civil Court
Countywide
Experienced attorney committed to fair and impartial justice for all Queens residents.
Key Experience
- Owner, Law Office of Sheridan C. Chu PLLC (Sep. 2024 – Present)
- Counsel, Strategic Litigation Group, Travelers Insurance (Feb. 2023 – Aug. 2024)
- Principal Court Attorney, New York State Supreme Court (Mar. 2019 – Jan. 2023)
- Associate Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (May 2013 – Mar. 2019)
- Pro Se Attorney, Red Hook Community Justice Center (Apr. 2012 – Aug. 2016)
- Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (Apr. 2012 – May 2013)
Education
- St. John’s University – J.D., 2010
- Wagner College – B.A., 2006
Activities
- Chinese-American Planning Council
- Citywide Association of Law Assistants
Indira D. Khan
Judge of the Civil Court
Countywide
Experienced attorney committed to fair and impartial justice for all Queens residents.
Key Experience
- Owner, Law Office of Indira Khan PC (May 2019 – Present)
- Attorney, 18B Panel of Assisgned Counsel Plan, Second Dept. (Jun. 2021 – Present)
- Associate Attorney, Robert DiDio & Associates (Jun. 2017 – Nov. 2018)
- Counsel, Camhi & Min, LLC (Aug. 2012 – Jul. 2013)
- Adunct Professor, Briarcliffe College (Jul. 2011 – Aug. 2012)
- ADA, Crimes Against Children Bureau, Kings County DA (May 2007 – Dec. 2007)
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law – J.D., 2004
- Fordham University – B.A., 2000
Activities
- EVP, South Asian Indo-Carribbean Bar Association of Queens
- Member, Queens County Criminal Bar Association
- Member, Queens County Women’s Bar Association
- Member, NY State Bar Association (Criminal Justice, Women in Law)
Oma D. Phillips
Judge of the Civil Court
Countywide
Experienced attorney committed to fair and impartial justice for all Queens residents.
Key Experience
- Court Attorney, New York City Family Court (Jan. 2021 – Present)
- Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (Feb. 2019 – Jan. 2021)
- Counsel, Duroseau Law Office (Sep. 2018 – Feb. 2019)
- Court Attorney, New York State Supreme Court (Sep. 2003 – Mar. 2018)
- Counsel, United State Postal Service (May 2003 – Sep. 2003)
- Counsel, NYC Department of Correction (Apr. 2002 – Apr. 2003)
- ADA, Bronx County DA (Jan. 1991 – Apr. 2002)
Education
- CUNY Law School – J.D., 1990
- CUNY City College – B.A., 1981
Activities
- South Asian Indo-Carribbean Bar Association of Queens
- Latino Lawyers Association
Thomas G. Wright-Fernandez
Judge of the Civil Court
1st Civil Court District
Experienced attorney committed to fair and impartial justice for all Queens residents.
Key Experience
- Principal Legal Clerk, Queens County Supreme Court (Jan. 2024 – Present)
- Managing Attorney, The Wright Fernandez Law Firm (Apr. 2012 – Dec. 2023)
- Associate, Proskauer Rose, LLP (Aug. 2009 – Apr. 2012)
- Analyst, Morgan Stanley Prime Brokerage (Mar. 2006 – Jan. 2007)
Education
- Fordham University School of Law – J.D., 2009
- Fordham University – B.A., 2005
Activities
- Queens Community Board 1 (Zoning and Land Use, Consumer Affairs)
- Queens Bar Association (LGBTQ+ Committee)
- Volunteer ESL Instructor, Dominican American Society
Eve Cho Guillergan
Judge of the Civil Court
2nd Civil Court District
Experienced attorney committed to fair and impartial justice for all Queens residents.
Key Experience
- NYC Bar Association (Aug. 2019 – Present)
- Director (May 2024 – Present)
- Senior Manager (Jun. 2000 – May 2024)
- Manager (Aug. 2019 – Jun. 2020)
- Owner, Eve Guillergan P.L.L.C. (May 2003 – Present)
- Co-Chair, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Nov. 2015 – Nov. 2017)
Education
- Rutgers University School of Law – J.D., 1992
- New York University – B.A., 1986
Activities
- Asian American Bar Association of New York
- Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York
- Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York
Gail A. Adams
Judge of the Civil Court
4th Civil Court District
Experienced attorney committed to fair and impartial justice for all Queens residents.
Key Experience
- Court Referee, Queens Civil Supreme Court (Mar. 2024 – Present)
- Court Referee, New York County Family Court (Mar. 2015 – Mar. 2024)
- Principal Law Clerk, NYS Unified Court System (Jul 2012 – Mar. 2015)
- Court Referee, NYS Unified Court System (Jun. 2013 – Feb. 2014)
- Senior Associate, The Bozeman Law Firm (Jan. 2012 – Jul. 2012)
- Senior Partner, Adams, Sampson, & Assoc. LLC (Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2012)
- Owner, Law Office of Gail A. Adams P.C. (Jan. 2005 – Oct. 2009)
- Senior Partner, Adams & White P.C. (Apr. 2001 – Dec. 2004)
- Assoc. Attorney, Upton, Cohen, & Slamowitz P.C. (May 2000 – Apr 2001)
- Staff Attorney, Nassau County Legal Aid Society (Sep. 1998 – May 2000)
Education
- Touro College Fuchsberg Law Cenbter – J.D., 1998
- Colgate University – B.A., 1992
Jennifer A. Tubridy
Judge of the Civil Court
5th Civil Court District
Experienced attorney committed to fair and impartial justice for all Queens residents.
Key Experience
- Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York (February 2023 – Present)
- Court Attorney, New York City Criminal Court (Jan. 2021 – Feb. 2023)
- Principal Law Clerk, Queens Supreme Court (Oct. 2017 – Dec. 2020)
- ADA, Queens County District Attorney (Oct. 2007 – Dec. 2017)
- Courtroom Deputy Clerk, United Stateas District Court (Aug. 2004 – Jun. 2007)
Education
- Brooklyn Law School– J.D., 2007
- Columbia University – B.A., 2001
Activities
- Queens County Women’s Bar Association of New York
- Queens County Bar Association
- Board Member, Rockaway W.I.S.H. (Women Inspired to Support & Help)