About Yonkers City Court
Yonkers City Court is a local court located in Yonkers, the fourth-largest city in New York and the largest in Westchester County. As with other city courts in the state, Yonkers City Court generally has jurisdiction over a variety of legal matters that occur within the city.
The court typically handles these types of cases:
- Criminal Offenses: The court addresses misdemeanor cases and violations that occur within the city, including charges such as petty theft, disorderly conduct, and other non-felony offenses.
- Traffic Violations: Cases involving traffic offenses committed within the city, such as speeding tickets, parking violations, or other infractions, are typically adjudicated in this court.
- Civil Cases: Some city courts, including Yonkers City Court, may have jurisdiction over certain civil cases, particularly those involving claims within a specified monetary limit.
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes: The court may handle landlord-tenant matters, including eviction proceedings and disputes between landlords and tenants.
- Small Claims Cases: The court hears small claims cases, which typically involve disputes over a relatively small amount of money.
Judges & Staff
- Hon. Karen T. Beltran
- Hon. Karen N. Best
- Hon. Arthur J. Doran, III
- Hon. Evan Inlaw
- Hon. Ada D. Medina
- Hon. Daniel P. Romano
- Hon. Verris B. Shako
- Jasmin Reyes-Finch,Chief Clerk
- Robert Sparling, Deputy Chief Clerk
- Wendy Ruocco, Deputy Chief Clerk
Location & Contact Information
100 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: 914-831-6450
Civil Department Phone: 914-831-6920
Criminal Department Phone: 914-831-6930
Traffic Department Phone: 914-831-6910
