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Queens County
Queens County Courts
Office of the Queens County Clerk - The clerk of Queens County (11th Judicial District) is responsible for creating and maintaining records for any document filed through the Supreme Court. This includes record keeping for initial filings to the final judgment. The clerk's office is located at:
Queens County Clerk's Office88-11 Sutphin Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 298-1000
Office of the Queens County District Attorney - The D.A. office prosecutes and investigates all criminal matters in the Queens region. The office also leads community safety initiatives and anti-crime programs to lower the local crime rate.
Queens County District Attorney's Office125-01 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, New York 11415
(718) 286-6000
Courthouses in Queens County - The courthouses in Queens County handle cases in criminal, civil, family, surrogate, and misdemeanor treatment matters.
Queens County - Civil Court89-17 Sutphin Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 262-7100Queens County - Criminal Court
125-01 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(212) 374-5880
Queens County Law Enforcement
Queens Property Clerk Office
47-07 Pierson PlaceLong Island City, NY 11101
(718) 433-2678
Pierson Annex Property Clerk Office (Queens)
47-15 Pierson PlaceLong Island City, NY
(718) 361-1021
New York County
New York County Courts
Office of the New York County Clerk - The Office of the City Clerk is one of the oldest offices in New York. The city clerk serves both the City Council and the Municipal City. As Clerk of the City Council, the office is responsible for attesting all laws enacted by the city council and relevant legislation from the State Legislature. As City Clerk, the office attests to leases and deeds of the City property, grants, agreements, bonds, tax notes, and other forms of obligations of the City. In addition to other functions, the office maintains both the Marriage Bureau and the Lobbying Bureau.
New York County Clerk's Office141 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
Office of the New York County District Attorney - The current District Attorney is Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. Due to the county's high population, the District Attorney's office investigates and prosecutes a high volume of criminal cases (approximately 100,000 annually). The New York Count District Attorney's Office is located at:
New York County District Attorney's OfficeOne Hogan Place
New York, NY 10013
212-335-9000
Courthouses in New York County - The New York State Unified Court System maintains several courthouses throughout the county. Each courthouse is responsible for specific types of cases, including: civil, criminal, small claims, family matters, and misdemeanors.
New York County - Civil Court111 Centre Street
NY, NY 10013
(646) 386-5600New York County - Criminal Court
100 Centre St.,
NY, NY 10013
(646) 386-4500New York County - Court of Claims
26 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10004
(518) 432-3411
New York County Law Enforcement
New York City Police Department (NYPD) - Led by Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, the NYPD is responsible to maintaining the peace and safety of the city. The department enforces laws, conducts criminal investigations, responds to distress calls, and provides safety training for the community. The Mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our City by working in partnership with the community and in accordance with constitutional rights to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.
NYPD Precinct Locations - The NYPD has offices throughout New York City County and the 5 boroughs. This includes housing and transit offices.
Manhattan Property Clerk - The property clerk is responsible for safeguarding and storing items that are required for court which were obtained by the New York Police Department.
New York Property Clerk Division1 Police Plaza - Room 208
New York, N.Y. 10038
(646) 610-5905
Kings County
Kings County Courts
Office of the Kings County Clerk - The current Kings County Clerk is Nancy T. Sunshine. The office handles records for case filings, hunting and fishing licenses, notices of liens, early 20th century naturalization documents, and other filings. The clerk's office contact information is:
Kings County Clerk's Office360 Adams Street
Room 189
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 404-9772
Office of the Kings County District Attorney - The Kings County DA office investigates and prosecutes crimes throughout the Brooklyn area. The office is dedicated to pursing public service initiatives, including school and youth programs, substance abuse prevention, and internet safety.
Kings County District Attorney's Office350 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
718-250-2000
Courthouses in Kings County
Kings County - Civil Court141 Livingston St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 404-9123Kings County - Criminal Court
120 Schermerhorn St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(646) 386-4500
Kings County Law Enforcement
Brooklyn Property Clerk Office
301 Gold StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 875-6676
Bronx County
Bronx County Courts
Office of the Bronx County Clerk - The Bronx County Clerk processes and maintains records for case filings. The office also processes passport applications, notary renewals, hunting and fishing licenses, and liens.
Bronx County Clerk851 Grand Concourse
Room 118
Bronx, NY 10451
(866) 797-7214
Office of the Bronx County District Attorney - The county D.A. investigates and prosecutes crimes in the Bronx region. This District Attorney's Office is dedicated to reducing the crime rate by maintaining public outreach programs and crime deterrent initiatives.
Bronx County District Attorney's Office198 E 161st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 590-2001
Courthouses in Bronx County
Bronx County - Criminal Court215 E.161st St.,
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 618-310Bronx County - Civil Court
851 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 1045
(718) 618-256
Bronx County Law Enforcement
Bronx Property Clerk Office
215 E161st St. Rm. C-27Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 590-2806
Richmond County
Richmond County Courts
Office of the Richmond County Clerk - The Richmond County Clerk's Office creates and maintains court filings, in addition to other public documents and license renewals.
Richmond County Clerk's Office130 Stuyvesant Place - 2nd Floor
Staten Island, New York 10301
(718) 675-7700
Office of the Richmond County District Attorney - The District Attorney investigates and prosecutes criminal matters, in addition to initiating community outreach programs for Staten Island.
Richmond County District Attorney's Office130 Stuyvesant Place, 7th Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 876-6300
Richmond County Law Enforcement
Staten Island Property Clerk Office
1 Edgewater Plz. Rm 521Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 876-8413
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Courts
Office of the Suffolk County Clerk - The Sulffolk County clerk creates and maintains records for approximately 1.5 million residents including Deer Park, Islip, Hampton Bays, Oakdalem, Riverhead and the surrounding communities. The office also processes passport applications, hunting and fishing license applications, notary license renewals and more.
Suffolk County Clerk's Office310 Center Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901- 3392
(631) 852-2000
Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney - Thomas J. Spota serves as the county's District Attorney. The D.A. Office is composed of several bureaus, each with their own focus. This includes a bureau for the District Court, Major Crime, Child Abuse, Economic Crimes, Special Investigations, Narcotics, and several others
Suffolk County District Attorney's OfficeNorth County Complex - Building 77
Veterans Memorial Highway, NY 11788
(631) 853-4161
Courthouses in Suffolk County
Suffolk County - Civil Court400 Carleton Ave
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 853-7500Suffolk County - Criminal Court
210 Center Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 853-7500
Suffolk County Law Enforcement
Suffolk County Police Department30 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank, New York 11980
(631) 852-6000
Nassau County
Office of the Nassau County Clerk - The county clerk's office provides valuable services to the local community, the primary one being court case record maintenance. However, the office also facilitates business formations and maintains real estate transaction deeds.
Nassau County Clerk's Office240 Old Country Road - Room 105
Mineola, New York 11501
(516) 571-2664
Office of the Nassau County District Attorney - The county D.A. prosecutes and investigates crimes in Long Beach, Hempstead, Mineloa, Oceanside and the surrounding communities. The office is maintains individual bureaus, which are responsible for handling cases of Appeals, Economic Crimes, Vehicular Crimes, Street Narcotics and others.
Nassau County District Attorney's Office - Mineola262 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY 11501
(516)571-3800Nassau County District Attorney's Office - Hempstead
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516)571-3800
Courthouses in Nassau County
Nassau County District Court99 Main Street
Hempstead, New York 11550
(516) 572-2355Nassau County - Criminal Court
262 Old Country Road
Mineola, New York 11501
(516) 571-2800
Nassau County Law Enforcement Resources
Nassau County Police Department - The NCPD is dedicated towards creating a healthy community in the streets of Nassau County. In addition to responding to reports of crime, large or small, the department strives to promote proactive safety initiatives within the community.
1490 Franklin Ave.Mineola New York, 11501
(516)573-7100
Nassau County Sheriff's Department - The Sheriff's Department handles the maintenance of Nassau County jails, in addition to carrying out orders from courts in civil matters. This includes seizure of property and execution of warrants. Both the Sheriff's office and the Nassau County Correctional Center can be reached at:
100 Carman AvenueEast Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4101
General Resources
New York State Court System
New York State Unified Court System - This website contains information on all New York courts. This includes Appeals, Family, Criminal, Claims, Town and Village Courts, and Surrogate's Courts.
United States District Court: Southern District of New York - This federal court has jurisdiction over courts in the counties of New York, Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, and Sullivan.
United States District Court: Eastern District of New York - The jurisdiction of this court includes the counties of Kings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond, and Suffolk. This district has a population of approximately 8 million people.
New York Law Enforcement
New York State Police -The State Police (also known as State Troopers) are responsible for enforcing traffic laws on New York highways and interstates, overseeing security in the capitol, and providing technical/scientific support services.
New York State Police/Troopers1220 Washington Avenue
Building 22
Albany, NY 12226-2252
Civilian Complaint Review Board - This review board is run by New York civilians. It is tasked with the job of investigating civil complaints about alleged NYPD misconduct.
40 Rector St. 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10006
(212) 442-8833
NYPD Internal Affairs Division - This division of the NYPD handles review and investigation of cases police corruption. Reportable cases include complaints involving police force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, and others.
315 Hudson Street, 3rd floorNew York, NY 10013
(212) 741-8401
City of New York Department of Correction - The average inmate population of the New York Department of Correction (DOC) ranges from 13,000 and 18,000. The DOC maintains the state's prison corrections and rehabilitation programs.
Automobile Recovery in New York
NYPD Legal Bureau Vehicle Seizure Unit - This department processes, protects, and releases vehicles seized by the NYPD in criminal cases and civil violations.
2 Lafayette St., 5th Fl.New York, NY 10007
(917) 454-1100 or (917) 454-1111
College Point Auto Pound
129-05 31st Ave.College Point, NY 11354
(718) 445-0100
Erie Basin Auto Pound
700 Columbia St.Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 246-2030
Gowanus Auto Pound
2nd Ave and 29th St.Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 832-3584
New York Bail Posting
NYC Dept. of Finance Bail Refund - City resource to recover cash bail money collected by NYC jails and courts. While the bail (or "surety") is generally refunded in the mail approximately 6 weeks after the case ends, sometimes the refund is not received. If you don't receive your surety 8 weeks after your case ends, contact this office. Call (212) 669-2879 or (212) 669-2880.
Locations for posting bail if it was not done during arraignment:
Manhattan House of Detention (the “Tombs”)
125 White StreetNew York, N.Y. 10013
Riker’s Island
11-11 Hazen StreetEast Elmhurst, N.Y. 11370
Vernon C. Bain Center
1 Halleck St.Bronx, NY 10474
Useful Tools
Criminal Court Appearance Search - Track your public criminal court appearances within the New York Unified Court System.
New York State Inmate Locator - Search for state inmates confined from the 1970s to the present. The names of juvenile offenders are omitted.
Criminal Justice System Handbook - The New York State criminal justice handbook contains guidelines on the general court process. It also provides a glossary of terms regularly used in the courtrooms.
Criminal Jury Instructions - These instructions contain a guide to the State Penal code on criminal violations and offenses.

Rochelle Berliner grew up in Queens, NY. She started New York Law School in January 1989 and graduated in June 1991. Immediately after law school, she started working at the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she stayed for approximately 14 years...
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