Search Clinton County Family Court Records
Clinton County family court records are on file at the Family Court at 137 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh. The court is part of the 4th Judicial District in northeastern New York. You can search for records by calling the clerk, emailing, or visiting the courthouse. Clinton County handles a range of family law cases including custody, support, and family offense matters. The court staff can look up family court records by name or case number during weekday business hours. If you need copies of a court order or want to check on a case, the clerk's office is ready to help.
Clinton County Overview
Clinton County Family Court
Clinton County Family Court is at the Clinton County Office Building, 137 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. The phone is 518-536-3820 and the email is ClintonFamily@nycourts.gov. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Family Court Judge is Hon. Amy Asadourian, reachable at 518-536-3815. She hears all family law matters for Clinton County, including custody, support, family offense, child protective, and juvenile delinquency cases. The Chief Clerk is Cathy Williams, and the Deputy Chief Clerk is Kelly Loughran. Both can be reached at 518-536-3820. Under FCA Section 216-a, the clerk manages all family court records and handles requests for copies.
| Court | Clinton County Family Court |
|---|---|
| Address |
Clinton County Office Building 137 Margaret Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 |
| Phone | 518-536-3820 |
| ClintonFamily@nycourts.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judge | Hon. Amy Asadourian |
| Chief Clerk | Cathy Williams |
How to Search Clinton County Family Court Records
To search for family court records in Clinton County, you can go to the courthouse at 137 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh. Bring a photo ID. The clerk can look up cases by name or case number. You can get plain copies or certified copies of court orders and other documents in the file.
You can also contact the court by email at ClintonFamily@nycourts.gov or call 518-536-3820. The staff can tell you what records are available for a specific case and how to get copies. Online searches for Clinton County family court records are limited. Under FCA Section 166, family court proceedings are not open to the public in the same way other courts are. Child protective cases are confidential. Adoption records are sealed. Custody and support cases are more accessible, but the judge still controls access. The rules under 22 NYCRR Section 205.5 govern who can see family court files in New York.
Clinton County Court Resources
The Clinton County Courts page on the NYS Unified Court System site lists all court locations, judges, and clerk staff for the county.
This official page provides a comprehensive look at the court system in Clinton County, including Family Court, Supreme Court, County Court, and Surrogate's Court.
The NYS Navigator resource page for Clinton County has links to court services and contact information.
This resource confirms the court address, phone, and email, and notes that Clinton County is part of the 4th Judicial District. The district includes Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington counties.
Other Clinton County Courts and Records
The Supreme and County Court is also at 137 Margaret Street, with phone 518-536-3840 and email ClintonSupremeCo@nycourts.gov. The Chief Clerk is Denise Durkin, and the Deputy Chief Clerk is Danielle Marquis. The County Court Judge is Hon. Keith M. Bruno (518-536-3805). Supreme Court Justices include Hon. John T. Ellis (518-873-3424) and Hon. Christopher J. Obstarczyk (518-706-3348). If you need divorce records, those are at the Supreme Court, not Family Court.
The Surrogate's Court is at the same building, with phone 518-536-3830. The Chief Clerk is Madeline Weidner, and the Deputy Chief Clerk is Jashara Wood. The Surrogate's Court Judge is Hon. William A. Favreau (518-536-3835). E-filing is mandatory for select case types in both the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court. Use the NYSCEF system for e-filing.
The Clinton County Clerk's office at 137 Margaret Street also holds divorce records, land records, and state census records. The County Historian is Anastasia Pratt, located at Suite 105 of the same building (phone 518-565-4749, hours Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Note: The Commissioner of Jurors for Clinton County is Mary Coffey Pfeiffer, reachable at 518-536-3810.
Legal Help for Clinton County Family Court
If you need help with a family court case in Clinton County and cannot afford a lawyer, legal aid services in the North Country area may be able to help. The court can assign counsel in certain types of cases. Free court forms are available on the NYS Courts website and at the clerk's office at 137 Margaret Street.
The 4th Judicial District serves a large area of upstate New York. Resources for self-represented litigants are available through the NYS Court Help Centers. You can get help filling out forms, learn about court procedures, and find out what to expect at hearings. These services are free.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Clinton County in northeastern New York. Make sure you file in the right county for your case.