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a local election for the next Town Justice was held. Doug Martino prevailed at the election and was duly sworn in as the newest Judge of North Castle Justice Court. He joins Judge Elyse Lazansky and will share the judicial caseload.
Judge McGoey presided over the
court for 40 years. He was the
longest standing judge in Westchester County. As a judge, he was well respected by litigants and attorneys
that appeared before him. He was
often referred to as one of the best judges in county with a fair and impartial
administration of justice.
About the court:
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to
4:00 pm
Court Sessions:
Tuesday evening 5:00 pm
Phone: (914) 273-8627
Fax: (914) 273-5109
Address:
15 Bedford Road
Armonk, NY 10504
What are the
responsibilities of a Judge in North Castle?
A local court judge is
maintains a myriad of responsibilities.
These can include but not be limited to presiding over landlord tenant
cases, local zoning violations, criminal misdemeanors, and speeding
tickets.
Civil cases in local court
are often referred to as small claims cases. There is a $3,000.00 jurisdictional limit. Criminal cases are usually misdemeanors
such a DWI, Assault in the 3rd Degree, and Petit Larceny. Traffic tickets are mostly issued for
speeding under VTL 1180 along the I-684 corridor.
Judges in New York are
required to take an oath of office and swear or affirm to uphold the laws of
New York and the Unites States Constitution.
Does the Judge have any
support?
The North Castle Town Court
maintains a full time staff and is open 5 days a week. The clerk of the court
and staff are responsible for helping the judge carry out day to day tasks such
as collecting fine money, fielding phone calls, and sending out correspondence
to litigants. The court clerk’s
office is located in the same building as the core municipal center. Their office is down the hall from the
police department and local government.
Is Armonk Court and North
Castle Court the same thing?
Yes. Many local residents refer to North
Castle Court as Armonk Court. The
reason is that the court is located in the post office of Armonk.
What can you tell me about
Judge Martino?
Doug Martino began his legal
career in 1985. He has worked for the Westchester County District Attorney’s
Office. He has also maintained a
private practice in the 1980s located in southern Westchester. He brings a wide range of civil and
criminal experience to the bench.
Does your law firm represent
clients in North Castle traffic court?
Yes. Our law firm has over 30 years of legal
experience. We have represented clients
in Armonk on both criminal and traffic cases. We have excelled at getting tickets either dismissed or
reduced. Our hard work has earned
our firm a superb reputation and a perfect avvo 10.0 rating. We can be reached at 914-723-7900.
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