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Jefferson County Courts & District Attorney
The traffic and justice courts, criminal court, and District Attorney serving Jefferson County — with official contact details.
Traffic & Justice Courts
Traffic tickets issued in Jefferson 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 (22)
Adams Town Court
3 South Main Street, P.O. Box 176, Adams, NY 13605
315-232-2467
Alexandria Town Court
46372 County Route 1, P.O. Box 130, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
315-482-9637
Antwerp Town Court
45 Main Street, Antwerp, NY 13608
315-659-8989
Brownville Town Court
16431 Star School House Road, Dexter, NY 13634
315-639-6266
Cape Vincent Town Court
1694 NYS Route 12E, P.O. Box 680, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
315-654-3883
Champion Town Court
10 North Broad Street, Carthage, NY 13619
315-493-2687
Clayton Town Court
401 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624
315-686-2427
Ellisburg Town Court
South Main Street, P.O. Box 112, Ellisburg, NY 13636
315-846-5138
Henderson Town Court
12105 Town Barn Road, P.O. Box 259, Henderson, NY 13650
315-938-5542
Hounsfield Town Court
411 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 306, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
315-646-2767
LeRay Town Court
8650 LeRay Street, Evans Mills, NY 13637-3191
315-629-0228
Lorraine Town Court
17676 County Route 189, P.O. Box 52, Lorraine, NY 13659
315-232-2548
Lyme Town Court
12175 NYS Route 12E, P.O. Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622
315-649-2788
Orleans Town Court
20558 Sunrise Avenue, P.O. Box 206, LaFargeville, NY 13656
315-658-2272
Pamelia Town Court
25859 NYS Route 37, Watertown, NY 13601
315-785-9794
Philadelphia Town Court
33019 U.S. Route 11, P.O. Box 387, Philadelphia, NY 13673
315-642-3421
Rodman Town Court
12509 School Road, P.O. Box 431, Rodman, NY 13682
315-232-2522
Rutland Town Court
28411 NYS Route 126, Black River, NY 13612
315-788-3440
Theresa Town Court
215 Riverside Avenue, P.O. Box 675, Theresa, NY 13691
315-628-4148
Watertown Town Court
22869 County Route 67, Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-0412
Wilna Town Court
120 South Mechanic Street, Carthage, NY 13619
315-493-2890
Worth Town Court
17676 County Route 189, P.O. Box 52, Lorraine, NY 13659
315-232-2548
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 Jefferson County are heard in the courts below. The court that hears your case depends on the charge and where it was filed.
Jefferson County Court (Jefferson Supreme & County Court)
county- 163 Arsenal Street, Second Floor, Watertown, NY 13601
Watertown City Court (Criminal)
city- 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Court assignments and locations change — confirm against your court notice or the official New York Courts website before you appear.
District Attorney
Jefferson County District Attorney's Office
District Attorney: Kristyna S. Mills
- 175 Arsenal Street, Seventh Floor, Watertown, NY 13601
Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. July-August). Fax: 315-785-3371. The office prosecutes all violations of state law within Jefferson County; contact by phone or in person during office hours for non-emergency matters. For emergencies dial 911.
The Jefferson 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 Jefferson County case works
A traffic ticket in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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