Southern Tier
Chemung County Courts & District Attorney
The traffic and justice courts, criminal court, and District Attorney serving Chemung County — with official contact details.
Traffic & Justice Courts
Traffic tickets issued in Chemung County are generally answered in the town, village, or city court for the place the ticket was written — the court is printed on your ticket. Select a court for its address, phone, and directions.
Town Courts (11)
Ashland Town Court
3663 Sixth Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894
607-732-0723
Baldwin Town Court
622 Breesport N. Chemung Road, Lowman, NY 14861
607-398-7208
Big Flats Town Court
476 Maple Street, PO Box 449, Big Flats, NY 14814
607-562-8443 ext 233
Catlin Town Court
1448 Chambers Road, Beaver Dams, NY 14812
607-739-5598 ext 3
Chemung Justice Court
48 Rotary Road Extension, Chemung, NY 14825
607-529-3532 ext 2
Elmira Justice Court
1255 West Water Street, Elmira, NY 14905
607-734-5971
Erin Town Court
1138 Breesport Road, Erin, NY 14838
607-739-3313 ext 2
Horseheads Town Justice Court
150 Wygant Road, Horseheads, NY 14845
607-739-2113
Southport Town Court
1139 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
607-734-4446
Van Etten Town Court
83 Main Street, PO Box 177, Van Etten, NY 14889
607-589-4925
Veteran Town Court
4049 Watkins Road, PO Box 92, Millport, NY 14864
607-739-3337
Source: the New York State Unified Court System Town & Village Justice Courts directory. Court hours and locations change — confirm against the official listing or your ticket before you appear.
Criminal Courts
Criminal matters in Chemung County are heard in the courts below. The court that hears your case depends on the charge and where it was filed.
Chemung County Court
county- Chemung County Courthouse, 224 Lake Street, PO Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902-0588
Elmira City Court (Criminal Part)
city- 317 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Supreme Court, Chemung County (6th Judicial District) — Criminal Term
supreme- Hazlett Building, 203-205 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Court assignments and locations change — confirm against your court notice or the official New York Courts website before you appear.
District Attorney
Chemung County District Attorney's Office
District Attorney: Weeden A. Wetmore
- 150 Lake Street, Second Floor, Elmira, NY 14901 (Mailing: P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902)
Office phone 607-737-2944; fax 607-737-2965. Contact via county online District Attorney Contact Form at https://chemungcountyny.gov/formcenter/District-Attorney-27/District-Attorney-Contact-Form-71
The Chemung County District Attorney prosecutes criminal cases in the county. This listing is informational and is not the office's official channel — verify contact details on the official website above.
How a Chemung County case works
A traffic ticket in Chemung County is answered in the local town, village, or city court named on the ticket. A guilty plea can add points to your license, raise your insurance, and carry surcharges — and some charges can lead to a suspension. Criminal matters are prosecuted by the Chemung County District Attorney's Office in the county's criminal court. Many traffic tickets can be negotiated down, often without you appearing in person.
The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov represents drivers and defendants throughout New York. If you have a ticket or charge in Chemung County, a free case review is the fastest way to understand your options.
This directory is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court and District Attorney details change — always confirm against the official source before acting.
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