About New York City Criminal Court
The New York City Criminal Court is a court within the New York State Unified Court System, and it is a single citywide court. It hears misdemeanors and lesser offenses, meaning offenses punishable by a fine or up to one year of imprisonment, and it conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings in felony matters. Its judges are city residents appointed by the Mayor for ten-year terms.
Courthouses are located in all five boroughs. The Bronx location is at 215 East 161st Street, Brooklyn's is at 120 Schermerhorn Street, Manhattan's principal building is at 100 Centre Street, and Queens' is at 125-01 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. Staten Island's courthouse is at 26 Central Avenue. The court also operates the Midtown Community Justice Center and the Red Hook Community Justice Center. Arraignment hours at several locations extend to 1:00 a.m. The NYC Criminal Court Information Line is (646) 386-4900.
| Type | Court / judiciary |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Kew Gardens (Queens), Staten Island |
| Phone | (646) 386-4900 |
| Website | nycourts.gov/new-york-city-criminal-court |
| Registered NY attorneys | 5 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with New York City Criminal Court.
Registered attorneys
Brian Lowy Currently registered Joshua Glick Currently registered Lisa Cunningham Delinquent Jeffrey Gershuny Currently registered John Mcpadden DelinquentRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.