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Yates County Courts & District Attorney
The traffic and justice courts, criminal court, and District Attorney serving Yates County — with official contact details.
Traffic & Justice Courts
Traffic tickets issued in Yates 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)
Barrington Town Court
4424 Bath Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527
(607) 243-8959
Benton Town Court
1000 Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-2320
Italy Town Court
6060 Italy Valley Road, Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-6194
Jerusalem Town Court
3816 Italy Hill Road, Branchport, NY 14418
(315) 595-6102
Middlesex Town Court
PO Box 147, Middlesex, NY 14507
(585) 554-3607
Milo Town Court
137 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-8911
Potter Town Court
1226 Phelps Road, Middlesex, NY 14507
(585) 554-6698
Starkey Town Court
40 Seneca Street, Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5344
Torrey Town Court
56 Geneva Street, Dresden, NY 14441 (nycourts.gov lists as Town Hall, Dresden, NY 14441)
(315) 536-5655
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 Yates County are heard in the courts below. The court that hears your case depends on the charge and where it was filed.
Supreme Court, Yates County (7th Judicial District) - criminal term
supreme- Yates County Courthouse, 415 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Yates County Court
county- Yates County Courthouse, 415 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Court assignments and locations change — confirm against your court notice or the official New York Courts website before you appear.
District Attorney
Yates County District Attorney's Office
District Attorney: Todd Casella
- 415 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Main office line: 315-536-5550 (fax 315-536-5556). The office operates a Victim and Witness Services division for crime victims and witnesses, reachable directly at 315-531-3235. The office notes it does not grant adjournments - only the court may grant an adjournment.
The Yates 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 Yates County case works
A traffic ticket in Yates 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 Yates 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 Yates 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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