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Administration
Administrative Judge
Hon. Edwina G. Richardson-Mendelson
Chief Clerk
George Cafasso
Court Help
For more information call the NYC Family Court Information Line at: 212-374-3700
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BRONX COUNTY
Building Directory
Supervising Judge
Hon. Monica Drinane
Clerk of Court
Michael J. Williams
The Bronx County Family Court is located at 900 Sheridan Ave, Bronx NY 10451
(corner of 161 Street)
Phone: 718-618-2098
Fax: 718-590-7875
Email: bronxfamilycourt@nycourts.gov
Map:
For another street-level view, go to Google Map.
Help Center
718-618-2154
Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
718-618-2130
Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
718-618-2150
Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Petitions will be filed beginning at 8:30 a.m.
All persons entering the courthouse must go through a magnetometer. Please arrive in time to allow for security screening.
ADA Accessibility
The Sheridan Ave. entrance is accessible to persons with disabilities. Contact the court for specific accommodations.
Public Transportation Directions
Take the B, D, or 4 trains to the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station; or the #1, 2, 6, or 32 buses; we are just a short walk from Yankee Stadium.
Driving Directions
Take Major Deegan Expressway, Exit 5, E161 St to Sheridan Avenue.
Parking
Metered parking and parking lots near courthouse.
Children's Center
Room 7-90
718-681-6618
Available only for those with scheduled court appearances.
Interpreter Service
On-site interpreters include
Spanish, Albanian.
All other languages including sign language are available upon request.
KINGS COUNTY(Brooklyn)
Building Directory
Supervising Judge
Hon. Jeanette Ruiz
Clerk of Court
Robert Ratanski
Kings County (Brooklyn) Family Court is located at:
330 Jay Street, Brooklyn 11201,
in downtown Brooklyn.
Phone: 347-401-9600
Fax: 347-401-9609
Email:
kingsfamilycourt@nycourts.gov
Map:
For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.
Help Center
Information 347-401-9790
Fax: 347-401-9793
Child Protective/Permanency Planning Office
Information 347-401-9820
Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
Information 347-401-9690
Fax 347-401-9689
Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Petitions will be filed beginning at 8:30 a.m.
All persons entering the courthouse must go through a magnetometer. Please arrive in time to allow for security screening.
ADA Accessibility
The Kings County Family Court is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and assures accessibility for all our of our court users, including qualified individuals with disabilities.
Public Transportation Directions
Take the R or M train to the Lawrence Street Station; the G train to the Hoyt Street & Schermerhorn Street Station; the A, F or C train to the Jay Street Station; the 2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Borough Hall Station.
Take the B67, B41 or B45 bus line to Livingston Street & Smith Street; the B63 or B65 bus line to Atlantic Avenue & Smith Street; B61 to Jay St. (Metro Tech).
BQE to Tillary Street exit, or Belt Parkway to BQE to Tillary Street exit.
Parking
Severely Limited. Mass transit is the best option.
Municipal parking lot located nearby.
Children's Center
1st Floor
347-401-9630
Open Mondays thru Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Interpreter Service
On-site interpreters include
Spanish, Russian, French-Creole.
All other languages including sign language are available upon request.
NEW YORK COUNTY (Manhattan)
Building Directory
Supervising Judge
Hon. Douglas Hoffman
Clerk of Court
Evelyn Hasanoeddin
The New York County (Manhattan) Family Court is located at:
60 Lafayette Street, NY 10013; in lower Manhattan, between Franklin and Leonard Streets.
Phone: 646-386-5200
Fax: 212-748-5272
Email: manhattanfamilycourt@nycourts.gov
Map:
For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.
Help Center
646-386-5220
Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
646-386-5250
Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
646-386-5233
Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Petitions will be filed beginning at 8:30 a.m.
All persons entering the courthouse must go through a magnetometer. Please arrive in time to allow for security screening.
ADA Accessibility
Ramps at the entranceway. Bathrooms on the 7th and 9th floors are wheelchair accessible. Contact the court for specific accommodations.
Public Transportation Directions
Take the # 4 or 5 train to the Brooklyn Bridge Station; the C, N, R, 6 train to Canal Street; the 1 train to Franklin Street.
Take the 1, 6 or 15 bus line.
Accessible from the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Williamsburg Bridges and from the FDR and West Side Highways.
Parking
Lots and garages in the area, extremely limited street parking.
Public transportation is advisable.
Children's Center
Room 1C
646-386-5242
Interpreter Service
Spanish, Russian, French, Creole and Sign language interpreters are available. All other languages by request for future dates
QUEENS COUNTY
Building Directory
Supervising Judge
Hon. Carol Stokinger
Clerk of Court
Vaunda L. Harris-Strachan
The Queens County Family Court is located at:
151-20 Jamaica Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432,
across from the Rufus King Park
Phone: 718-298-0197
Fax: 718-297-2826
Email: queensfamilycourt@nycourts.gov
Map:
For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.
Help Center718-298-0295
• Legal Information
• Free Lawyer: 30 minute family law consultations with volunteer attorneys
• Do-It-Yourself petition filing
• Copies of petitions and orders
• NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
718-298-0132
Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
718-298-0197 or 718-298-0198
Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Petitions will be filed beginning at 8:30 a.m.
All persons entering the courthouse must go through a magnetometer. Please arrive in time to allow for security screening.
ADA Accessibility
Accessible entrances on Jamaica and Archer avenues. Accessible rest rooms.
Assisted listening devices available upon request. Contact the court for specific accommodations.
Public Transportation & Driving Directions
Parking
Metered Street Parking (minimal). A Municipal Parking Facility is located on the corner of Archer Avenue and 150th Street
Children's Center
Room 180
718-298-0129
Open Mondays thru Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Interpreter Service
Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanhainese) interpreters are available. All other languages by request for future dates
RICHMOND COUNTY(Staten Island)
Supervising Judge
Hon. Helene Sacco
Clerk of Court
William J. Quirk
Richmond County Family Court is located at:
100 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island 10301; two blocks west of St. George Terminal.
Phone: 718-675-8800
Fax: 718-390-5247
Email: richmondfamilycourt@nycourts.gov
Map:
For another street-level view, go to: Google Map.
Help Center
718-675-8800
Child Protective / Permanency Planning Office
718-675-8800
Courtroom Activity Office (Hearing & Orders)
718-675-8800
Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Petitions will be filed beginning at 8:30 a.m.
All persons entering the courthouse must go through a magnetometer. Please arrive in time to allow for security screening.
ADA Accessibility
Ramp at back entrance of courthouse. Bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floors are accessible. Contact the court at 718-675-8890 to make arrangements for specific accommodations.
Public Transportation Directions
Staten Island Rapid Transit or any City bus to the St. George Terminal.
By car: take the Bay Street/Lily Pond Road exit off the Staten Island Expressway.
At the traffic light turn left and follow to the end. Make a left turn onto Bay Street. Continue on Bay Street to the St. George Ferry Terminal. Turn left onto Richmond Terrace. Continue for two blocks and Richmond Family Court is on the left
Parking
Street parking - Municipal parking at Hyatt Street.
Children's Center
51 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd floor
718-442-4613
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
