Queens County, NY
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Queens County (the borough of Queens) is one of the most populous and diverse legal markets in New York State. The Supreme Court Civil Term sits in Jamaica with the Criminal Term in Kew Gardens. Queens hosts the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (additional facility in Central Islip). The borough is known for its high immigrant and linguistic diversity, producing a substantial immigration-law practice. The economy combines healthcare, hospitality (JFK and LaGuardia airports), logistics, retail, and residential real estate.