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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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The United States District Court, Western District of New York has a position vacancy for a Procurement Specialist in the Buffalo office. Click on the following link to view the the job notice and application procedure: Procurement Specialist Vacancy Notice
The United States District Court, Western District of New York has a position vacancy for a Pro Se Law Clerk in the Rochester office. Click on the following link to view the job notice and application procedure: Pro Se Law Clerk
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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.
For more on this story click here. |
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