Henry J. Scudder is a former Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. More...
The award signifies vigorous advocacy on behalf of children. The award is named for the late Presiding Justice Michael F. Dillon, who spearheaded the development of the highest quality of representation for children in the Fourth Department and who initiated mandatory training for attorneys for children in New York State. More...
June 2022 Bar Admission Ceremony at the Hochstein School in Rochster New York. Keynote Speaker - Trini E. Ross, United States Attorney for the Western District of New York. Hon. Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding. More...
Please be advised that the Court will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, to hear election appeals. More...
This Court will admit to practice successful bar candidates in the on June 13, 2022. In order to be eligible for admission, your completed application and all required affidavits and certificates must be postmarked on or before April 12, 2022. Please be advised if you miss the deadline date, the next bar admission ceremony will be held in January 2023. More...
Candidates for admission to the bar may share this page with guests who wish to view the ceremony. More...
Due to public health considerations parties all arguments scheduled for January Term will be conducted virtually via the Court's remote argument protocol. More...
Oral Arguments Scheduled for Thu Jan 13th are Relocated to Rochester due to Public Health Considerations. More...
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Ann Dillon Flynn, Esq.The Supreme Court of the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department hears appeals from the state's trial courts located in the 22 Central and Western New York counties assigned to the Fifth, Seventh, and Eighth Judicial Districts. More »
Dedicated on January 22, 1999, the courthouse is located in the East End community in downtown Rochester, New York. More »
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