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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.
Fri, 01/16/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, under the leadership of Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford and Clerk of Court Mary C. Loewenguth, has concluded the year-long commemoration of its 125th Anniversary. For the Press Release describing the anniversary events, please click here.