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Queens County Supreme Court - Civil Term
25-10 Court Square
Long Island City, NY 11101
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 718-298-1000
Fax: 718-520-2539
Fax: 718-520-2539
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Queens County Supreme Court - Civil Term as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Queens County, New York, and resources applicable to all courts in New York.
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Queens County Clerk Records
View instructions for requesting various types of records from the Queens County Clerk's Office; search clerk minutes and matrimonial/divorce records by index number or name and year.
Supreme Court Civil Case Records
Search Supreme Court civil case records by index number, party name, attorney name, or justice name. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Criminal Case Records
Search criminal case records by case or summons number, defendant name, and county. Information is available for all criminal courts in New York City, some County Courts, and many City Courts. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Criminal History Records
View information about requesting criminal history records, including an application form, filing and pickup instructions, contacts, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Electronic Case Record Tracking
Register for free e-mail notification of activity in cases you select to be tracked. Service is availble for Supreme Court civil cases in all counties, some local civil courts, and criminal cases in 13 counties.
Case Records Requests
View information on requesting case records from the court clerk, including fees for copies, inspection for free at the clerk's office, and trial transcripts.
Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Supreme Court Civil Calendars
Search Supreme Court civil calendars by county, part, justice, or date range. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Criminal Court Calendars
Search criminal court calendars by court location, date, and court part or judge's last name. Information is available for all criminal courts in New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties, some County Courts, and many City Courts. Only those cases with pending future appearances dates are included. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Published opinions and orders
Supreme Court Civil Case Documents
Search statewide Supreme Court civil decisions and orders by index number and county; includes a link to Supreme Court civil and criminal decision search by keyword in selected counties.
Supreme Court Commercial Division Decisions
View published New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division opinions by date and case name; or search opinions and motions by name, decision date, court, docket number, judge, citation, or keyword. Separate links for Nassau County and New York County decisions are provided.
Supreme Court Commercial Division Opinions
Search Supreme Court Commercial Division Law Report summaries by keyword or by volume number and date. Summaries include a link to the text of the opinion. Only leading opinions are included.
Attorney General Legal Opinions
Search New York Attorney General legal opinions from 1995 to current.
New York State Trial Court Decisions
View published New York State trial court opinions by date and case name; or search opinions and motions by name, decision date, court, docket number, judge, citation, or keyword. Not all trial court decisions are published.
Forms and related information
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Forms and Information
View and download various forms, instructions, and guides for use in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term
Online Forms and Filing Fee Information
View and download forms and view filing fees for various courts. Forms for statewide use include Family Court, Domestic Violence, Surrogate's Court, Divorce, Criminal, and various general and procedural forms. Some local court forms are included.
Do-It-Yourself Forms
Use an interactive computer program to fill out forms for use in various courts. Forms are organized by case type, program/form name, and court.
Online fine payments
Pay Child Support
Pay New York child support payments online. A fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
Queens County Law Library
View information about the Queens County Law Library, including how to request materials by e-mail or fax, library catalog, links to free and paid online research resources, a law library guidebook, and links to Queens Supreme Court information and decisions.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Court Help
View information about the Court Help Center in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, which provides assistance to people without a lawyer, including forms, guides, referrals to lawyers, computer terminals, and a Volunteer Law Clinic for Uncontested Divorces.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Mediation
View information about the Matrimonial and Commercial Mediation programs in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term Divorce Information
View information about divorce in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, including the mediation program, answers to frequently asked questions, requirements for filing uncontested divorce papers, and orders of protection.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term Foreclosure Office
View information about the foreclosure process in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term Rules
View the rules for Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, including Part Rules for each Part, Commercial Division Rules, and electronic filing protocols.
Queens County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Queens County, including rules, case assignment standards and affirmation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Queens County Supreme Court Guardianship Information
View information about guardianships for incapacitated persons in Queens County Supreme Court.
New York City Domestic Violence Information
View information about resources and court services for victims of domestic violence in New York City. Links are in the left column and include the Family Justice Center with links to resources, services, and court descriptions; and Victim Services with information about orders of protection and other protective services.
Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR)
View information about a procedure that allows property owners to challenge the assessment on their property without going to court. Includes an overview of the procedure and downloadable petitions.
Divorce Information
View information about divorce and related issues in New York, including divorce mediation, forms, county-specific information, domestic violence, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Family Violence Information and Resources
View information about family violence cases and specialized courts, with links to resources for victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. For locations and contact information for Domestic Violence, Integrated Domestic Violence, and Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Courts, hover your cursor over the "Domestic Violence/Integrated Domestic Violence" menu item on the left side of the page and select "Court Locations" from the drop-down menu.
Foreclosure Information
View information about foreclosure settlement conferences and other resources for homeowners facing foreclosure.
Guardianship and Fiduciary Information
View information for court-appointed guardians and other types of fiduciaries such as attorneys for incapacitated persons, guardians ad litem, receivers, and law guardians for children. Training resources, laws, forms, summaries of relevant cases, and a Guardian ad Litem Manual are included.
Orders of Protection
View information about Orders of Protection, which can help keep someone from harming you. Includes the difference between Supreme Court, Family Court, and criminal courts Orders of Protection, what you can do if someone violates an Order of Protection, and additional information about Domestic Violence.
Problem Solving Courts
View information about Drug Treatment Courts, Mental Health Courts, Sex Offense Courts, Veterans Courts, Community Courts, and Adolescent Diversion Parts, which can set up treatment programs, monitoring, and access to services in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Rural Legal Resources
The Rural Law Center provides self-help guides, forms, and samples geared toward low-income rural residents. Topics include going to court, service of court papers, small claims, family matters, housing, and mediation.
Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court Electronic Filing
View information about electronic filing of some types of cases in Supreme Courts and Surrogate's Courts in some counties. Instructions, lists of counties and case types, and online training are included. Registration is required.
Tenants' Rights
The New York Office of the Attorney General offers a downloadable publication about tenants' rights in English and Spanish.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution provides a list of alternative dispute resolution court based programs, information about ADR, and links to private ADR organizations and other resources.
Child Support Services
The New York State Division of Child Support Enforcement offers information and services related to child support, including paternity establishment and enforcement of child support orders.
Definitions of Common Legal Terms
View a glossary of general legal and divorce terms.
Law Library Information
View locations of county law libraries, library services including an online catalog of trial court law libraries, glossaries of legal terms, document request, and links to additional online resources.
Legal Information and Legal Resources
Legal information is organized by topic and includes Housing, Landlord-Tenant, Family, Child Support, Juvenile, Consumer, Probate, Individual Rights, and other legal issues. Legal resources include information about the courts and community services.
Legal Publications
View and download publications and videos about various legal topics, including alternative dispute resolution, courts, family law, housing issues, self-representation, and many others.
New York Laws
Search and browse the laws of New York State: Consolidated Laws, Unconsolidated Laws, Court Acts, Senate and Assembly Rules, the Constitution of New York, and the New York City Charter and Administrative Code.
Self-Help Legal Information
View information about going to court, the court system, how to get help, how to find the correct court, information about various legal topics, a court locator, a glossary of legal terms, a link to forms, and locations of local help centers.
Traffic Ticket and Motor Vehicle Information
View information from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles about driver licensing, registration, insurance, and driving records. Click "TICKETS, POINTS & PENALTIES" near the middle of the menu bar for detailed information about traffic tickets, including online fine payment and pleas, points, penalties, license suspensions, parking tickets, and the Point and Insurance Reduction Program that allows some offenders to reduce points and insurance premiums by taking a classroom or online safe driving course.
Trial Court Rules
View the Uniform Rules for New York State Trial Courts by court type and topic.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Queens County Lawyer Referral
The Queens County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or email, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee.
Queens Legal Assistance for Seniors
View information about the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged's legal services for the elderly in Queens, which provides free civil legal services in the areas of housing, guardianship, benefits, and elder abuse.
Queens Legal Services
Contact Queens Legal Services for free civil legal help for low-income residents.
Legal Assistance for Women
View information about Her Justice, which provides free legal help for low-income women in New York City involved in domestic violence, divorce, child custody and visitation, child or spousal support, and immigration cases.
LGBT Lawyer Referral and Legal Assistance
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Law Association of Greater New York offers a lawyer referral service by phone or e-mail, free legal clinics, and an online Legal Resource Center with links to a resource guide and various legal topics.
New York City Lawyer Referral
The New York City Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service online or by telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer. Referral is free; a nominal fee is charged for the consultation for most types of cases, although it is free for certain types of cases.
New York City Legal Aid
The Legal Aid Society provides free legal help for low-income residents of Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond Counties.
New York City Legal Help
View information about Mobilization for Justice, which provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of New York City with housing, consumer, employment, mental health, elder, foreclosure, caregiving, and public benefits issues.
New York City Legal Services
View locations and types of services provided for free to low-income residents by Legal Services NYC.
New York Legal Assistance Group
Contact the New York Legal Assistance Group for free civil legal help for low-income residents of New York City and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties.
Legal Services for Workers
View information about the Worker Justice Center of New York, which provides free employment law help for low-income workers.
Consumer Protection
The New York Office of the Attorney General offers information about consumer frauds including auto, computer, credit, foreclosure, identity theft, investing and more. Tips to avoid fraud, a consumer hotline, instructions for filing complaints and complaint forms are included. Links are in the right column.
Rural Law Center Legal Help
View contact information for the Rural Law Center, or complete and submit an online form, to request legal assistance for low-income rural residents.
Find Free Legal Assistance
Search a directory of organizations offering free legal services to eligible clients by location and legal issue.
Information about Attorneys
View information about client rights and responsibilities, the Attorney Grievance Committee, and the Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program.
New York State Attorney Search
Search for a lawyer in New York State by name.
New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral
The New York State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer. Referral is free; a nominal fee is charged for the consultation for most types of cases, although it is free for certain types of cases. The service includes most counties; contacts and links to services in the remaining counties are provided.
New York State Public Defenders and Family Court Parent Representatives
View a list of all Public Defender offices by county, and Family Court parent representatives, provided by the New York State Defenders Association.
Women Lawyers
View a directory of Women's Bar Association of New York members.
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