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Rensselaer County Courts & District Attorney
The traffic and justice courts, criminal court, and District Attorney serving Rensselaer County — with official contact details.
Traffic & Justice Courts
Traffic tickets issued in Rensselaer 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 (14)
Berlin Town Court
17563 NY 22, P.O. Box 488, Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2020
Brunswick Town Court
336 Town Office Road, Brunswick (Troy), NY 12180
(518) 279-3461
East Greenbush Town Court
225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 477-5412
Grafton Town Court
PO Box 1, Grafton, NY 12082
(518) 279-4385
Hoosick Town Court
80 Church Street, PO Box 17, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-4571
Nassau Town Court
29 Church Street, PO Box 587, Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 766-2342
North Greenbush Town Court
2 Douglas Street, Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-2789
Petersburgh Town Court
65 Main St, PO Box 514 & 233, Petersburg, NY 12138
(518) 419-6294
Pittstown Town Court
97 Tomhannock Road, Valley Falls, NY 12185
(518) 753-4222
Poestenkill Town Court
PO Box 164, Poestenkill, NY 12140
(518) 283-5100
Sand Lake Town Court
8428 NY 66, PO Box 273, Sand Lake, NY 12153
(518) 674-3033
Schaghticoke Town Court
290 Northline Drive, Melrose, NY 12121
(518) 753-6915
Schodack Town Court
265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, NY 12033
(518) 477-9390
Stephentown Town Court
Grange Hall Road, PO Box 268, Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5636
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 Rensselaer County are heard in the courts below. The court that hears your case depends on the charge and where it was filed.
Rensselaer City Court
city- 62 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer County Court
county- Rensselaer County Courthouse, 80 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180
Supreme Court, Rensselaer County (Criminal Term)
supreme- Rensselaer County Courthouse, 80 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180
Troy City Court
city- 51 State Street, Troy, NY 12180
Court assignments and locations change — confirm against your court notice or the official New York Courts website before you appear.
District Attorney
Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office
District Attorney: Mary Pat Donnelly
- 80 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180
Main office line: (518) 270-4040 (Fax (518) 270-4025). Office hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office's Victim Assistance Program (80 Second Street, 3rd Floor, Troy, NY 12180) provides criminal-justice and emotional-support services to crime victims and witnesses and can be reached at (518) 270-4040.
The Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County case works
A traffic ticket in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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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