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Administrative Judge
Hon. Edwina G.
Richardson-Mendelson
Chief Clerk
Peter J. Passidomo

For more information call the NYC Family Court Information Line at: 1 (212) 374-3700

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Building Directory
BRONX COUNTY

Supervising Judge
Hon. Monica Drinane

Clerk of Court
Paul J. Moriarty

The Bronx County Family Court is located at 900 Sheridan Ave, Bronx 10451;
corner of 161 Street

General Information (718) 618-2098
Fax (718) 590-2681
Email: bronxfamilycourt@courts.state.ny.us

Map:

Map to Bronx County Family Court

For another street-level view, go to Google Map.

Help Center
(718) 618-2150

Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
(718) 590-3336

Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
(718) 590-3323

Hours
Mondays and Fridays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

All visitors must go through magnetometers.
All parties should check-in with the Uniformed Court Officer

We operate a night court on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; petitions are filed beginning at 4:00 p.m.

ADA Accessibility
The Sheridan Ave. entrance is accessible to persons with disabilities. Contact the court for specific accommodations.

Public Transportation Directions
Take the B, D, or 4 trains to the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station; or the #1, 2, 6, or 32 buses; we are just a short walk from the "House That Ruth Built" Yankee Stadium.

Take Major Deegan Expressway, Exit 5, E161 Stto Sheridan Avenue.

Parking
Metered parking and parking lots near courthouse.

Children's Center
Room 7-90
(718) 681-6618
Available only for those with scheduled court appearances.
Not available during night court

Interpreter Service
On-site interpreters include Spanish, Albanian. All other languages including sign language are available upon request.

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Building Directory
KINGS COUNTY (Brooklyn)

Supervising Judge
Hon. Paula Hepner

Clerk of Court
Robert Ratanski

Kings County (Brooklyn) Family Court is located at 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn 11201
in downtown Brooklyn.

General Information (347) 401-9600
Fax (347) 401-9609
Email: kingsfamilycourt@courts.state.ny.us

Map:

Map to Kings County Family Court

For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.

Help Center
Information (347) 401-9790
Fax (347) 401-9793

Child Protective/Permanency Planning Office
Information (347) 401-9820

Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
Information (347) 401-9690
Fax (347) 401-9689

Hours
Mondays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

ADA Accessibility
The Kings County Family Court is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and assures accessibility for all our of our court users, including qualified individuals with disabilities.

Public Transportation Directions
Take the R or M train to the Lawrence Street Station; the G train to the Hoyt Street & Schermerhorn Street Station; the A, F or C train to the Jay Street Station; the 2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Borough Hall Station.

Take the B67, B41 or B45 bus line to Livingston Street & Smith Street; the B63 or B65 bus line to Atlantic Avenue & Smith Street; B61 to Jay St. (Metro Tech).

BQE to Tillary Street exit, or Belt Parkway to BQE to Tillary Stexit.

Parking
Severely Limited. Mass transit is the best option. Municipal parking lot located nearby.

Children's Center
1st Floor
(347) 401-9630
Open Mondays thru Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Interpreter Service
On-site interpreters include Spanish, Russian, French-Creole. All other languages including sign language are available upon request.

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Building Directory
NEW YORK COUNTY
(Manhattan)

Supervising Judge
Hon. Douglas Hoffman

Clerk of Court
Evelyn Hasanoeddin

The New York County (Manhattan) Family Court is
located at 60 Lafayette Street,NY 10013; in lower Manhattan, between Franklin and Leonard Streets.

General Information (646) 386-5200
Fax (212) 748-5272
Email: manhattanfamilycourt@courts.state.ny.us

Map:

Map to New York County Family Court

For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.

Help Center
(646) 386-5220

Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
(646) 386-5250

Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
(646) 386-5233

Hours
Mondays - Fridays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
We open our doors daily at 8:30 a.m.
All visitors must go through magnetometers.

Starting July 11, 2006: Night Court will be in session Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Petitions will only be accepted for filing until 6:45 P.M.

Parties may file new and supplemental petitions for the following case types: Family Offense, Custody/Visitation, Guardianship and Paternity/Support.

ADA Accessibility
Ramps at the entranceway. Bathrooms on the 7th and 9th floors are wheelchair accessible. Contact the court for specific accommodations.

Public Transportation Directions
Take the No4 or 5 train to the Brooklyn Bridge Station; the C, N, R, 6 train to Canal Street; the 1 train to Franklin Street.

Take the 1, 6 or 15 bus line.

Accessible from the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Williamsburg Bridges and from the FDR and West Side Hwys.

Parking
Lots and garages in the area, extremely limited street parking. Public transportation is advisable.

Children's Center
Room 1C
(646) 386-5242

Interpreter Service
Spanish, Russian, French, Creole and Sign language interpreters are available. All other languages by request for future dates

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Building Directory
QUEENS COUNTY

Supervising Judge
Hon. Carol Stokinger

Clerk of Court
George Cafasso

The Queens County Family Court is located at 151-20 Jamaica Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432, across from the Rufus King Park

General Information (718) 298-0197
Fax (718) 297-2826
Email: queensfamilycourt@courts.state.ny.us

Map:

Map to Queens County Family Court

For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.

Help Center
(718) 298-0137

Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
(718) 298-0132

Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
(718) 298-0197-8

Hours
Mondays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
( Jamaica Courthouse only ).

All visitors must go through magnetometers.

We operate Night Court on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 pm. Parties may file petitions for the following case types: Family Offense, Custody/Visitation, Guardianship and Paternity/Support.

Effective August 31st, 2009, the Queens Family Court Satellite in Long Island City will be closed.

ADA Accessibility
Accessible entrances on Jamaica and Archer avenues. Accessible rest rooms. Assisted listening devices available upon request. Contact the court for specific accommodations.

Public Transportation & Driving Directions

Parking
Metered Street Parking (minimal). A Municipal Parking Facility is located on the corner of Archer Avenue and 150th Street

Children's Center
Room 180
(718) 298-0129
Open Mondays thru Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Interpreter Service
Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanhainese) interpreters are available. All other languages by request for future dates

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RICHMOND COUNTY
(Staten Island)

Supervising Judge
Hon. Paula Hepner

Clerk of Court
William J. Quirk

Richmond County Family Court is located at 100 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island 10301; two blocks west of St. George Terminal.

General Information (718) 675-8800
Fax (718) 390-5247
Email: richmondfamilycourt@courts.state.ny.us

Map:

Map to Richmond County Family Court

For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.

Help Center
(718) 675-8800

Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
(718) 675-8800

Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
(718) 675-8800

Hours
Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 P.M.
Tuesdays - Fridays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

We open our doors daily at 8:00 a.m.

ADA Accessibility

Ramp at back entrance of courthouse. Bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floors are accessible. Contact the court at (718) 390-5466 to make arrangements for specific accommodations.

Public Transportation Directions
Staten Island Rapid Transit or any City bus to the St. George Terminal.

By car: take the Bay Street/Lily Pond Road exit off the Staten Island Expressway.

At the traffic light turn left and follow to the end. Make a left turn onto Bay Street. Continue on Bay Street to the St. George Ferry Terminal. Turn left onto Richmond Terrace. Continue for two blocks and Richmond Family Court is on the left

Parking
Street parking - Municipal parking at Hyatt Street.

Children's Center
51 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd floor
(718) 442-4613
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Interpreter Service

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