In This Section

1. Court Decisions

If you disagree with the decision of a judge, the appropriate remedy is to appeal the decision. Please contact the relevant court clerk’s office to obtain information on how to appeal a court decision.

 

2. Sexual Harassment or Bias / Discrimination Matters:

If you want to file a complaint against a judge concerning allegations of sexual harassment and bias related to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, disability, religion, creed, domestic violence status, or genetic status, please contact: the UCS Managing Inspector General for Bias Matters. (You may also file a complaint with the NYS Commission on Judicial Conduct. See #3 below).

Office of Court Administration
25 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004

For additional information or questions contact the bias matters ombudsperson Eva Moy at:
Phone: 646-386-3507
Fax: 212-514-7158

Email: [email protected].

 

3. Rules of Judicial Conduct:

If you believe that a judge may have violated the Rules of Judicial Conduct, you may file a complaint with: the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. (If the complaint involves sexual harassment, bias or discrimination, you may also file a complaint with the UCS Managing Inspector General for Bias Matters. See #2 Above)

  • New York City Office:

    61 Broadway - Suite 1200
    NY, NY 10006
    Phone: 646-386-4800
    Fax: 518-299-1757

  • Albany Office:

    Corning Tower, Suite 2301
    Empire State Plaza
    Albany, NY 12223
    Phone: 518-453-4600
    Fax: 518-299-1757

  • Rochester Office:

    400 Andrews St., Suite 700
    Rochester, NY 14604
    Phone: 585-784‑4141
    Fax: 518-299-1757

4. Other Matters:

If you would like the Judicial Branch to look into other concerns about the conduct of a judge, you may contact the Administrative Judge for the court to which the judge is assigned.