New York City
Queens County Courts & District Attorney
Where traffic and criminal matters are handled in Queens, and the District Attorney that prosecutes criminal cases.
Traffic & Justice Courts
Queens is a New York City borough. Most non-criminal moving violations are handled by the New York State DMV Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB), not a town or village justice court.
Criminal Courts
Criminal matters in Queens County are heard in the courts below. The court that hears your case depends on the charge and where it was filed.
Criminal Court of the City of New York, Queens County
city- 125-01 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Queens County Supreme Court, Criminal Term
supreme- 125-01 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Court assignments and locations change — confirm against your court notice or the official New York Courts website before you appear.
District Attorney
Queens County District Attorney's Office
District Attorney: Melinda Katz
- 125-01 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
General inquiries: info@queensda.org. Intake and Assessments Bureau: 718-286-6850. Crime Victims Advocate Program: 718-286-6812. 24-hour District Attorney Police Squad hotline: 718-286-6580. The office states it does not report immigration status.
The Queens 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 Queens County case works
In Queens, most non-criminal moving violations are decided by a DMV Traffic Violations Bureau judge — there is no plea bargaining at TVB, so a guilty finding means points and surcharges. Criminal charges are prosecuted by the Queens County District Attorney's Office in criminal court. How a case is handled depends on the charge.
The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov represents drivers and defendants throughout New York. If you have a ticket or charge in Queens 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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