Southern Tier
Tompkins County Courts & District Attorney
The traffic and justice courts, criminal court, and District Attorney serving Tompkins County — with official contact details.
Traffic & Justice Courts
Traffic tickets issued in Tompkins 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 (9)
Caroline Town Court
2670 Slaterville Road, PO Box 121, Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
607-539-7796
Danby Town Court
1830 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
607-277-0095
Dryden Town Court
93 East Main Street, Dryden, NY 13053
607-844-8888 ext 1
Enfield Town Court
182 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-0529
Groton Town Court
101 Conger Boulevard, PO Box 5, Groton, NY 13073
607-898-5273
Ithaca Town Court
215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-0493
Lansing Town Court
29 Auburn Road, PO Box 186, Lansing, NY 14882
607-533-4776
Newfield Town Court
166 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867
607-564-9982
Ulysses Town Court
10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886
607-387-5411
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 Tompkins County are heard in the courts below. The court that hears your case depends on the charge and where it was filed.
Ithaca City Court
city- 118 East Clinton Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Supreme Court, Tompkins County (6th Judicial District)
supreme- 320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Tompkins County Court
county- 320 North Tioga Street, PO Box 70, Ithaca, NY 14851
Court assignments and locations change — confirm against your court notice or the official New York Courts website before you appear.
District Attorney
Tompkins County District Attorney's Office
District Attorney: Matthew Van Houten
- 320 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Main phone (607) 274-5461; fax (607) 274-5429. Located in the county building at 320 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca. Defendants and victims may contact the office by phone during business hours; victim/witness assistance is coordinated through the office.
The Tompkins 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 Tompkins County case works
A traffic ticket in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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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