About the Hearing
The Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducts a statewide public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs.
2025
September 18, 2025
Video: Part 1 | Part 2 | Transcript
2024
The Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York conducted a statewide public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs.
September 16, 2024
2023
The Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York conducted a statewide public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs.
September 18, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2022
The Hon. Anthony Cannataro, Acting Chief Judge of the State of New York conducted a statewide public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs.
September 19, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2021
The Hon. Janet DiFiore, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted a statewide public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs.
September 13, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2020
On September 21, 2020, the Hon. Janet DiFiore, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted a public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany, to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. The transcript and video of this hearing is available below.
COURT OF APPEALS-STATEWIDE HEARING
September 21, 2020
2019
On September 23, 2019, the Hon. Janet DiFiore, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted a public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany, to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. The transcript of this hearing is available below.
COURT OF APPEALS-STATEWIDE HEARING
September 23, 2019
Notice of Chief Judge's 2019 Hearing
2018
On September 24, 2018, the Hon. Janet DiFiore, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted a public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany, to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. The transcript of this hearing is available below.
COURT OF APPEALS-STATEWIDE HEARING
September 24, 2018
Notice of Chief Judge's 2018 Hearing
2017
On September 18, 2017, the Hon. Janet DiFiore, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted a public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany, to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. The transcript and video of this hearing are available below.
COURT OF APPEALS-STATEWIDE HEARING
September 18, 2017
Notice of Chief Judge's 2017 Hearing
2016
On September 27, 2016, The Hon. Janet DiFiore, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted a public hearing at the Court of Appeals in Albany, to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs throughout New York State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. The transcript of this hearing is available below.
COURT OF APPEALS-STATEWIDE HEARING
September 27, 2016
Notice of Chief Judge's 2016 Hearing
2015
In the fall of 2015, The Hon. Jonathan Lippman, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted four public hearings to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs in all parts of the State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. Transcripts of these hearings are available below.
FIRST DEPARTMENT
Appellate Division, September 29, 2015
Transcript
FOURTH DEPARTMENT
Syracuse University, College of Law, Dineen Hall September 30, 2015
Transcript
THIRD DEPARTMENT
Court of Appeals, October 13, 2015
Transcript
SECOND DEPARTMENT
White Plains, October 16, 2015
Transcript
2014
In the fall of 2014, The Hon. Jonathan Lippman, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted four public hearings to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs in all parts of the State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. Transcripts of these hearings are available below.
FIRST DEPARTMENT
Appellate Division, September 22, 2014
Transcript
FOURTH DEPARTMENT
Telesca Center For Justice, September 29, 2014
Transcript
SECOND DEPARTMENT
Staten Island, September 30, 2014
Transcript
THIRD DEPARTMENT
Court of Appeals, October 6, 2014
Transcript
Notice of Chief Judge's 2014 Hearings
2013
In the fall of 2013, The Hon. Jonathan Lippman, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted four public hearings to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs in all parts of the State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. Transcripts of these hearings are available below.
THIRD DEPARTMENT
Court of Appeals, September 17, 2013
Transcript
FIRST DEPARTMENT
Appellate Division, September 19, 2013
Transcript
SECOND DEPARTMENT
Queens, October 1, 2013
Transcript
FOURTH DEPARTMENT
Buffalo, October 3, 2013
Transcript
Notice of Chief Judge's 2013 Hearings
2012
In the fall of 2012, The Hon. Jonathan Lippman, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted four public hearings to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs in all parts of the State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. Transcripts of these hearings are available below.
THIRD DEPARTMENT
Court of Appeals, September 27, 2012
Transcript
FIRST DEPARTMENT
Appellate Division, October 1, 2012
Transcript
FOURTH DEPARTMENT
Syracuse, October 2, 2012
Transcript
SECOND DEPARTMENT
Mineola, October 4, 2012
Transcript
Notice of Chief Judge's 2012 Hearings
2011
In fall, 2011, The Hon. Jonathan Lippman, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted four public hearings to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs in all parts of the State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. These hearings were broadcast live over the Internet.
The recorded hearings are available below, along with the transcript from each hearing.
SECOND DEPARTMENT - Appellate Division
Ceremonial Courtroom
Westchester County Courthouse
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
White Plains
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 — 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Broadcast: Video | Transcript
(Requires Windows Media Player)
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying
FIRST DEPARTMENT - Appellate Division
27 Madison Avenue
Manhattan
Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 — 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Broadcast: Video | Transcript
(Requires Windows Media Player)
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying
THIRD DEPARTMENT - Court of Appeals
20 Eagle Street
Albany
Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 — 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Broadcast: Video | Transcript
(Requires Windows Media Player)
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying
FOURTH DEPARTMENT - Appellate Division
Ceremonial Courtroom
Old County Hall
92 Franklin Street, 2d Floor
Buffalo
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 — 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Broadcast: Video | Transcript
(Requires Windows Media Player)
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying
Notice of Chief Judge's 2011 Public Hearings
2010
In fall, 2010, The Hon. Jonathan Lippman, then-Chief Judge of the State of New York, conducted four public hearings to assess the extent and nature of unmet civil legal services needs in all parts of the State in order to recommend to the Legislature and the Executive the level of public resources necessary to meet those needs. These hearings were broadcast live over the Internet.
The recorded hearings are available below, along with the transcript from each hearing and the statements submitted for consideration, both by individuals who testified at the hearing and those who furnished written submissions.
FIRST DEPARTMENT - Appellate Division
September 28, 2010
Broadcast: Video | Transcript
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying
FOURTH DEPARTMENT - Appellate Division
September 29, 2010
Broadcast: Video| Transcript
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying
THIRD DEPARTMENT - Court of Appeals
October 5, 2010
Broadcast: Video| Transcript
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying
SECOND DEPARTMENT - Appellate Division
October 7, 2010
Broadcast: Video| Transcript
Written Submissions: Testifying | Non-Testifying