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 |
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| Secretary | Francine Chipman | 716-845-7481 |
| Law Clerk | 716-845-7482 | |
| Fax | 716-845-7558 | |
| Judge Thomas DiMillo Part 2 |
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| Secretary | Jennifer Jones | 716-845-9490 |
| Law Clerk | Christopher Brechtel | 716-845-9489 |
| Fax | 716-845-5169 | |
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Hon. Kelly Brinkworth |
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| Secretary | Angelica Hoak | 716-845-7487 |
| Law Clerk | Shannon Filbert | 716-845-7488 |
| Fax | 716-845-7554 | |
| Hon. Sharon M. LoVallo Part 4 |
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| Secretary | Marcy Kirkwood | 716-845-7453 |
| Law Clerk | Thomas Smith | 716-845-7474 |
| Fax | 716-845-7560 | |
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Hon. Lenora Foote-Beavers |
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| Secretary | Patricia Hanavan | 716-845-9435 |
| Law Clerk | Christopher Brechtel | 716-515-4801 |
| Fax | 716-845-5155 | |
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Hon. Brenda M. Freedman |
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| 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 |
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| Secretary | Lisa Rutkowski | 716-845-7496 |
| Law Clerk | Kim Babat | 716-845-7497 |
| Fax | 716-845-7556 | |
| Hon. Mary G. Carney Part 8 |
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| Secretary | Monique Pridgen | 716-845-7493 |
| Law Clerk | Michelle Schwach | 716-845-7494 |
| Fax | 716-845-7555 | |
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
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
Court Attorney Referees
Phone: (716) 845-7450
Fax: (716) 845-7547
Donna M. Castiglione
Margaret Logan
Kathleen A. Crowley
Christine Saturnino
Tiffany Perry
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
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