Family Court Phone Directory

Chambers Directory

Law Clerks research and analyze legal questions and issues and make recommendations to their respective judges. They confer with lawyers and litigants on unusual or complex proceedings to clarify issues or settle cases.

Chief Clerk's Office

The Chief Clerk and Deputy Chief Clerk serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for managing court operations related to case processing, budget and payroll preparation, deployment and management of non-judicial personnel, coordination with non-court agencies, and related duties.

Chief Clerk
Kelly Buckley
(716) 845-7444

Deputy Chief Clerk
Leanna Grasso
(716) 845-7444

Fax: (716) 845-2119

Court Parts: Courtrooms at One Niagara Plaza

Parts 1 through 4 - 7th floor
Parts 5 through 8 - 6th floor
Parts 9 through 14 - 5th floor
Parts 15 through 20 - 3rd floor

Court Attorney Referees

Phone: (716) 845-7450
Fax: (716) 845-7547

Donna M. Castiglione
Margaret Logan
Kathleen A. Crowley

Support Magistrates

Support Magistrates have decision making power over all matters filed in Family Court that involve non-contested paternity; child support and child support-related issues such as medical insurance, childcare expenses; spousal support; enforcement or violation of these matters; and modification of these matters. The decisions of Support Magistrates are made in judicial setting with full right to object.

Phone: (716) 845-7465
Fax: (716) 845-7551

Neil J. Bernholz
Julie A. Dee
John S. Wiencek
Delroy Pinnock

Other Family Court Related Phone Information

Family Court Information - (716) 845-7400
Petition Processing - (716) 845-7420
Record Room - (716) 845-7401
Family Treatment Court - (716) 845-2741
Youth Part Intake - (716) 845-2735