Hon. John F. O’Donnell
Judicial Directory Information

Part 18 - 3rd floor
25 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Ph: (716) 845-9486
Fx: (716) 851-3326

MOTIONS: Every day in Part 21 - upon confirmation with chambers
9:30 a.m.

Civil:
All moving papers, answering papers, memoranda and special term note of issue to be sent to chambers at least five [5] days prior to return date. Originals required. Oral argument not required when court determines. Motions may not be adjourned generally, but may be adjourned without court permission by informing the secretary.

Matrimonial:
All moving papers, answering papers, memoranda and special term note of issue to be sent to chambers at least five [5] days prior to return date. Original papers to be supplied to the court. Oral argument not required when court deems it unnecessary. Motions may not be adjourned generally, but may be adjourned without court permission by informing the secretary.

CONFERENCES:

Civil:
Pretrial conferences are scheduled upon court’s receipt of calendar note of issue or RJI. Conferences before law clerk or Judge. Pleadings required in advance. One adjournment without court permission; thereafter, prior written consent required.

Matrimonial:
Preliminary conferences scheduled under Matrimonial Rules. Divorces proven and marked off without filing calendar note of issue. One adjournment without court permission; thereafter, prior consent required.

TRIALS AND REFERENCES:

Civil:
Adjournments by judge or secretary. Papers for motions in limine required at post-jury selection conference. Conference with IAS judge upon completion of jury selection. Requests to charge and charge conferences on case-by-case- basis.

Matrimonial:
References to law clerk to hear and report on divorces on stipulation, contested economics, contested visitation and post-divorce arrears. References to JHOs to hear and determine or hear and report on any issue upon consent of all parties.