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Wed, 03/25/2026
Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit announced today that the Court of Appeals will appoint Charles F. Willson as the Federal Public Defender for the District of Connecticut. Click here for the full press release.
Mon, 02/23/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York announces the retirement of Mary C. Loewenguth, Clerk of Court, after a decade of distinguished service, effective February 27, 2026. For the Press Release, please click here.
Wed, 01/21/2026
PRO SE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 2026 - MAY 2026
Buffalo
The Pro Se Assistance Program in Buffalo is currently open, and in-person assistance is available every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through May 1, 2026 (except for April 3, 2026), with plans to reopen again in-person in June 2026.