Hon. Jacqueline D. Williams, an Acting Supreme Court Justice in Kings County and longtime Family Court Judge, has officially launched her campaign for Kings County Supreme Court. The announcement marks a new chapter in her nearly 25-year legal and judicial career dedicated to fairness, public service, and the people of Brooklyn.
A Lifelong Commitment to Brooklyn and Justice
Born on March Air Force Base in California while her father served in Vietnam, Williams was raised in Brooklyn among her Panamanian family and close-knit community.
Her academic path took her from Yale University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in history with a concentration in Caribbean and Latin American Affairs, to the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where she served as an editor for the African American Law Journal.
From Civil Court to Supreme Court Leadership
Judge Williams got her start as a Principal Court Attorney and Senior Court Attorney to Hon. Bernadette Bayne. In these roles, she gained invaluable experience in the workings of the court system.
In 2006, she was elected to the Civil Court bench, presiding over both criminal and civil matters.
Eight years later, she joined the Kings County Family Court.
Here, she handled juvenile delinquency and child protective cases. Judge Williams’ rulings often shone a light on her own beliefs that justice should be rooted in both accountability and compassion.
Since 2015, Williams has served as an Acting Supreme Court Justice, where she has earned widespread respect for her sharp legal analysis, trial experience, and balanced approach to complex cases.
“Brooklyn is my home, and the people of this borough are my family,” she said. “Every decision I make from the bench is grounded in fairness, respect, and a commitment to justice.”
Championing Community and Equal Access
Judge Williams’s commitment to service extends beyond the bench. She has organized Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Day for Brooklyn Teens events within the courts, while also mentoring young people through local schools and youth programs.
As a Lions Club member, she has represented the organization at United Nations programs, and she continues to give back through her church and as a Yale alumni interviewer.
“Justice is not only about rulings in the courtroom — it’s about building trust in our legal system and showing young people that they, too, can be leaders in their communities,” she said.
As her General Election campaign begins, Judge Williams pledges to continue serving Brooklyn with integrity, fairness, and empathy. Ensuring that justice is “not only done, but that it is seen and felt by the people who depend on it.”
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