Overview

New York’s state court system is one of the largest, busiest court systems in the nation and across the globe, each year hearing millions of cases throughout the State’s 62 counties.

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Specialized Courts 

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Court of Claims
Cases against N.Y. State.

Commercial Division
Complicated commercial cases.

Litigation Coordinating Panel
Coordinates cases pending in more than one district of the State.

Problem-Solving Courts
Includes Drug, Mental Health, Veteran Courts, & more...

Sex Offense Courts

Appellate Courts

When you appeal a decision, your case can move from the trial-court level to the appellate courts. 

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Lower Appellate Courts

Appellate Divisions: 
AD1 | AD2 | AD3 | AD4
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Court of Appeals:
New York's Highest Court