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

Genesee County Courthouse

1 West Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020
United States

Get Directions

Take New York State Thruway Exit 48, proceed South on Route 98 to Route 5 East. The Courts Facility Building is located at 1 West Main Street.

Family Court

Family Court Judge
Hon. Thomas D. Williams
Phone: 585-201-5741
Fax: 585-371-3956

Court Attorney - Peter Crotty, Esq.
Phone: 585-201-5742

Family Court Chief Clerk
Michele Zastempowski
Phone: 585-201-5744
Fax: 585-371-3956
[email protected]

Family Court Deputy Chief Clerk
Marie Williams
Phone: 585-201-5744
Fax: 585-371-3956
[email protected]

Cutoff Time for Same-Day Hearing of Petitions

The 8JD Family Courts recently put a new policy into place regarding a cutoff time for the hearing of same-day petitions:
Cutoff Time for Same-Day Hearing of Petitions