A group of adults and children sitting together on outdoor stone steps.

Overview

The Family Court hears matters involving children and families including adoption, guardianship, foster care approval and review, juvenile delinquency, family violence, child abuse and neglect, and child support, custody, and visitation.

Location

203-209 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902-0588
United States

Get Directions

Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
(excluding State Holidays)

Intake Window: Monday - Friday, 8:45 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Directions: From Route 17 (east or west), take exit 56. Take a left at William St (just beyond the 3rd traffic light).

Parking: On-street parking.

All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouse.

Judges' Chambers

Family Court Judge 
Mary M. Tarantelli

Secretary
Karen E. Brown

Court Attorney
Richard J. Brink

Phone: 607-873-9497
Fax: 212-884-8950

Family Court Judge 
Bryan J. Maggs

Secretary
Jodi VanZile

Court Attorney
Casidhe Gilboy

Phone: 607-873-9572
Fax: 212-884-8950

Family Court Judge 
Richard W. Rich, Jr.

Secretary
Ambir Robinson

Court Attorney
John Brennan

Phone: 607-873-9430
Fax: 212-952-7227

Support Magistrate 
Samuel Castellino

S.M. Assistant
Joan Lagonegro-Prechtl

Phone: 607-873-9500
Fax: 212-884-8956

Court Clerk's Office

Chief Clerk
Caitlin A. McGurgan

Deputy Chief Clerk
Vicki Thompson

Phone 607-873-9500
Fax 212-884-8950

Chemung County Courts