Overview
The Surrogate's Court hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including disagreements about wills and the proper way to manage or divide the estate (total assets and liabilities). Surrogate's courts are also authorized to handle adoptions.
Location
Hazlett Building
203-205 Lake Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902
United States
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Excluding State Holidays)
All visitors must first go through a magnetometer at the security station. The Surrogate's Court Clerk's Office is located directly to the left, just past the security station.
Parking: Metered public parking on the street and a parking garage one block west on Market/Baldwin streets.
Judges' Chambers
Surrogate Court Judge
Richard W. Rich Jr.
Secretary
Ambir Robinson
Law Clerk
John Brennan
Phone: 607-873-9430
Fax: 212-952-7227
Surrogate Court Judge
Ottavio Campanella
Secretary
Lori Jordan
Law Clerk
Wesley Roe
Phone: 607-873-9477
Fax: 212-952-7226
All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouse.
Court Clerk's Office
Chief Clerk
Laurie A. Hubbard
Deputy Chief Clerk
Jennifer Cartwright