Westchester County Defense Attorney
Located directly north of New York City, Westchester County is one of the most revered and popular areas of New York State. As such, with our criminal defense and civil law firm located right across the Hudson in Orange County, NY, attorney Benjamin Greenwald frequently travels to Westchester County to meet with clients or to represent them in Westchester County courts. Furthermore, because Sing Sing Correctional Facility is located in this county, we often go to Westchester to meet with individuals looking to appeal a previous conviction.
No matter if you need one of the area’s leading criminal defense attorneys, or if you have a civil case that requires the expert legal touch, Westchester County attorney Benjamin Greenwald is prepared to take on your case. To get in touch with Greenwald today, you can call our New Windsor law firm at (845) 567-4820 for a free consultation.
City Courts in Westchester County
Whether criminal defense or civil cases, such as family law, personal injury, landlord-tenant disputes, and more, most of our cases begin in various City Courts in Westchester County. Many cases also begin in the County’s Justice Courts, also known as town courts or village courts, depending on where the court is located.
The City Courts hear criminal cases involving misdemeanors and lesser offenses that carry a potential imprisonment term of no more than a year. These courts also hear civil matters involving less than $15,000 in dispute. Some of the City Courts in Westchester County include:
Mount Vernon City Court
30 Roosevelt Square E
Mount Vernon, NY 10550-2060
Ph: (914) 665-2400
New Rochelle City Court
475 North Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Ph: (914) 654-2207
Peekskill City Court
2 Nelson Avenue
Peekskill, NY 10566
Ph: (914)737-3405
Rye City Court
21 McCullough Place
Rye, NY 10580
Ph: (914) 967-1599
White Plains City Court
77 South Lexington Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Ph: (914) 824-5675
Yonkers City Court
100 South Broadway, R.W. Cacace Justice Center
Yonkers, NY 10701
Ph: (914) 377-6326
Westchester County Family and Surrogate’s Court
The county seat of Westchester County is White Plains, and as such, you can find the county’s higher courts in this city. The Surrogate Court, which typically hears cases involving probate of wills and administration of estates, is located in White Plains at the large building on 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. You can find this specific court on the 19th floor.
Family courts hear cases involving divorce, child custody and support, and other family law issues. There are three family courts in Westchester County, including:
White Plains Family Court
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601
Ph: (914) 824-5500
New Rochelle Family Court
420 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Ph: (914) 831-6590
Yonkers Family Court
131 Warburton Avenue, 3rd Floor,
Yonkers, New York 10701
Ph: 914-831-6555
Westchester Supreme and County Court
For most other cases, including large dollar amount civil cases as well as misdemeanor and felony cases, your case will most likely go to the Supreme and County Court. This court is located in the same building as the White Plains family and surrogate court, at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in White Plains. The Civil Department of this court is located on the building’s 9th floor (Ph: 914-824-5300) while the Criminal Department is located on the 2nd floor (Ph: 914-824-5400).
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Call Greenwald For Westchester County’s Leading Attorney
Whether for a criminal defense or for representation in a civil litigation, attorney Benjamin Greenwald boasts a successful case record in Westchester County courts. No matter the case, we can ensure a personal, compassionate role that puts your interests at the forefront of our legal strategy. For a free consultation with Benjamin Greenwald, and to see how we can help your case, call our New Windsor law office today at (845) 567-4820.
