Staten Islander was appointed criminal judge during a ceremony in Manhattan

STATEN ISLAND, NY – Mayor Eric Adams last month appointed seven judges to the Civil Court, Criminal Court and Family Court: two civil court judges, three criminal court judges and two family court judges. The ceremony, attended by family members and friends, took place at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings in Lower Manhattan.

The newly appointed judges included Judge Nancy Fayed Carrington, a Staten Island resident and former trial attorney who was given the title of criminal court judge.

“Today we proudly announce the appointment of seven exceptional judges, each bringing years of expertise and a deep commitment to upholding public safety and justice,” Adams said. “These distinguished individuals are not only highly qualified, but are committed to ensuring that our legal system serves all New Yorkers with fairness and integrity.”

Carrington is considered the first Muslim judge of Egyptian descent, appointed to the Criminal Court by Mayor Adams.

A LITTLE ABOUT JUDGE CARRINGTON

After graduating from Brooklyn Law School, where she earned a juris doctorate, Carrington clerked at several law firms before serving as an assistant district attorney in the office of Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon in the areas of domestic violence, litigation and criminal proceedings entered criminal court offices.

While working in the District Attorney’s Office, she also served as Assistant Division Chief in the Juvenile Justice Division.

Carrington was eventually promoted to assistant bureau chief in the Criminal Court Bureau before joining the New York State Unified Court System.

Prior to her appointment as judge, Carrington served as chief counsel to sitting New York State Supreme Court Justice Raymond L. Rodriguez in the Kings County Criminal District Court.

Earlier in her career, she held numerous positions working on civil, family and immigration law cases.

Prior to her time as an assistant district attorney, she worked as a civil rights attorney for the Council on American Islamic Relations in New Jersey, where she represented members of her community in matters related to racial and religious discrimination.

Carrington is an Egyptian American who was born in New Jersey to Egyptian immigrant parents.

For her undergraduate studies, she attended New York University and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Journalism.

“It was an honor to receive the appointment,” she said. “It is important for the people of New York City to see themselves represented in these courtrooms, and I am so proud to represent my community and all communities on the bench. I am grateful to my family whose love and support helped make this dream a reality.”