Family Court Phone Directory

 

Chambers Directory

Law Clerks research and analyze legal questions and and issues and make recommendations to their respective judges. They confer with lawyers and litigants on unusual or complex proceedings to clarify issues or settle cases.

 

Hon. Margaret O. Szczur
Part 1
Secretary Francine Chipman 716-845-7481
Law Clerk   716-845-7482
Fax   716-845-7558
     
Judge Thomas DiMillo
Part 2
Secretary Jennifer Jones 716-845-9490
Law Clerk Christopher Brechtel 716-845-9489
Fax   716-845-5169
     

Hon. Kelly Brinkworth
Part 3

Secretary Angelica Hoak 716-845-7487
Law Clerk Shannon Filbert 716-845-7488
Fax   716-845-7554
     
Hon. Sharon M. LoVallo
Part 4
Secretary Marcy Kirkwood 716-845-7453
Law Clerk Thomas Smith 716-845-7474
Fax   716-845-7560
     

Hon. Lenora Foote-Beavers
Part 5

Secretary Patricia Hanavan 716-845-9435
Law Clerk Christopher Brechtel 716-515-4801
Fax   716-845-5155

Hon. Brenda M. Freedman
Part 6

Secretary Aleasa Foust 716-845-7475
Law Clerk Nicole Joseph Balsom
Jamie Leberer
716-845-7476
Fax   716-845-7561
     
Hon. Deanne M. Tripi
Part 7
Secretary Lisa Rutkowski 716-845-7496
Law Clerk Kim Babat 716-845-7497
Fax   716-845-7556
     
Hon. Mary G. Carney
Part 8
Secretary Monique Pridgen 716-845-7493
Law Clerk Michelle Schwach 716-845-7494
Fax   716-845-7555
     
 

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Chief Clerk's Office

The Chief Clerk and Deputy Chief Clerk serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for managing court operations related to case processing, budget and payroll preparation, deployment and management of non-judicial personnel, coordination with non-court agencies, and related duties

Chief Clerk
Kelly Buckley
(716) 845-7444

Deputy Chief Clerk
Lisa A. Virgilio
(716) 845-7445

Fax: (716) 845-7546

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Court Parts: Courtrooms at One Niagara Plaza

Parts 1 through 4 - 7th Floor
Parts 5 through 8 - 6th Floor
Parts 9 through 14 - 5th Floor
Parts 15 through 20 - 3rd Floor

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Court Attorney Referees

Phone: (716) 845-7450
Fax: (716) 845-7547

Donna M. Castiglione
Margaret Logan
Kathleen A. Crowley
Christine Saturnino
Tiffany Perry

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Support Magistrates

Support Magistrates have decision making power over all matters filed in Family Court that involve: non-contested paternity; child support and child support-related issues such as medical insurance, child care expenses; spousal support; enforcement or violation of these matters; and modification of these matters. The decisions of Support Magistrates are made in judicial setting with full right to object.

Phone: (716) 845-7465
Fax: (716) 845-7551

John J. Aman
Neil J. Bernholz
Julie A. Dee
John S. Wiencek
Kristen Maricle Zarcone

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Other Family Court Related Phone Information

Family Court Information - (716) 845-7400
Petition Processing - (716) 845-7420
Record Room - (716) 845-7401
Family Treatment Court - (716) 845-2741
Youth Part Intake - (716) 845-2735

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