Welcome
Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. We have offices in Buffalo and Rochester.
Court Locations
Other Links
News & Announcements
Mon, 10/27/2025
Press Release: Eric K. Schillinger to Serve as Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of New York. For the notice, please click here.
Mon, 10/06/2025
Federal Public Defender Vacancy - The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Connecticut. The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. For announcement, please click here. For application, please click here.
Fri, 10/03/2025
The Court has adopted General Order #169, which stays deadlines in social security disability cases due to the current lapse in appropriations. The full text of the order can be found here.

