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Welcome to the U.S. District Court, New York Western District |
Buffalo Office: Rochester Office:
U.S. Courthouse Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building
68 Court Street 100 State Street
Buffalo, NY 14202 Rochester, NY 14614
(716) 332-1700 (585) 613-4000
On May 12, 1900, Congress passed a law creating the Western District of New York from the Northern District of New York.
The Michael J. Dillon United States Courthouse in Buffalo has been determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing component to the Joseph Ellicott Historic District.
The Keating Building in Rochester, erected in 1973, emphasizes the separation between the branches of the United States Government. The District Court is housed in the two-story building to the south, and is joined by an atrium with a six-story building to the north which houses employees of the Executive and Legislative branches.
PLEASE NOTE: When visiting either Courthouse, a picture ID is required for entry into the building.
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Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Burton R. Lifland |
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The current term of office of Bankruptcy Judge Burton R. Lifland, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York is due to expire on September 30, 2010. The Judicial Council of the Second Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Lifland to another term in office and has determined that he appears to merit reappointment subject to public notice and opportunity for public comment. Members of the bar and public are invited to submit comments for consideration by the Second Circuit Judicial Council regarding the reappointment. Please click on the following link for the Reappointment Notice and comment procedure. Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Burton R. Lifland Notice.
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WARNING: Bogus Phone Calls on Jury Service May Lead to Fraud |
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In various parts of the United States, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and threatened with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service in federal or state courts.
In the calls, the threat of a fine for shirking jury service is used to coerce those called into providing confidential data, potentially leading to identity theft and fraud. These calls are not from real court officials.
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