Sondra Mendelson-Toscano 

Sondra Mendelson-Toscano 

November 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Support Magistrates: Statutorily Significant

“When I ponder whether people truly understand my role in the court system, even those who come in contact with me every day, I realize that the answer is they do not.”

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano 

7 minute read

September 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Legal Profession: Obligations of Constitutional Proportion

"Having just celebrated Constitution Day and on the heels of a major Presidential election, as always, I hold the Constitution dear and recognize the enormity of my duty to make sure that I—as an American citizen and a public servant—uphold the principles and ideals therein."

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano

8 minute read

September 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Child Support Stipulations: Get It Right In Writing

Nassau County Support Magistrate Sondra Mendelson-Toscano discusses the importance of and best way to craft family law stipulations.

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano

11 minute read

July 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Self-Representation: A Right To Be Reckoned With

Self-represented litigants are no less deserving of a proper day in court. Having judges and attorneys who are aware of the distinctiveness of dealing with pro se parties and diplomatic with the self-represented mindset promotes a smoother and more efficient environment for all concerned.

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano

8 minute read

June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Creative Pursuits: The Golden Ticket for Legal Practitioners

Support Magistrate Sondra Mendelson-Toscano offers her opinions on why all legal practitioners, lawyers and judges alike, should have a creative outlet and discusses the many benefits of tapping into your creative side.

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano

8 minute read

April 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Family Court Deliberations: Sometimes Your Career Chooses You

While she never considered family law to be a practicable option personally, Nassau County Support Magistrate Sondra Mendelson-Toscano unexpectedly found herself handling Family Court cases, saying "Since then, I have never practiced any other type of law because the experience changed me forever for the better. Working in Family Court is the best kept secret of the court system where jurists are able to make a positive difference every day."

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano

7 minute read


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