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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

Get Directions

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

Chemung County Courthouse

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