Buffalo Office:                       Rochester Office:

U.S. Courthouse                       Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building
2 Niagara Square                      100 State Street
Buffalo, NY 14202                     Rochester, NY 14614
(716) 551-1700                         (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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NOTICE:  Effective November 1, 2011, the schedule of fees has changed.  Please access the following documents for details regarding the changes and fee increases.

Changes to Fee Schedule (11/1/2011)
Current Fee Schedule (11/1/2011)

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NOTICE

Effective May 1, 2011, cash payments will no longer be accepted the United States District Court.  Please do not attempt to deposit cash money.  In lieu of cash, and to promote proper security measures, please obtain a money order, cashier's check or other bank check made payable to "Clerk, U.S. District Court".  

No Cash Payment Notice (in pdf format)

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 NEW -- JUNE 13, 2011  -- Attorneys may open most civil cases on-line and pay filing fees over the internet

Civil Case Opening by Attorneys 
Attorney Checklist   
Buffalo or Rochester -- How to determine where a case belongs
Social Security and Conventionally Filed Actions    
Standard Party Guidelines for Entering Parties on a New Case

Internet Credit Card Payment Instructions   

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To access e-Juror click the button below:

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