Town Court Contact Info

Anthony J. Cervi
Town Justice

house Town Court
 525 Pavement Road
        Lancaster, NY 14086

phone 716-683-1814
fax 716-685-5313 FAX
email Email 

        

David S. Stabler
Town Justice

house Town Court
 525 Pavement Road
        Lancaster, NY 14086

phone 716-683-1814 x194
fax 716-685-5313 FAX
email Email

Town Prosecutor: Thomas Fowler, Jr.

Court Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays
Court Sessions: Tuesdays at 11 AM and Thursdays at 5:30 PM

Traffic Court
Judge Cervi - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 
Judge Stabler - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month

Criminal Court
Judge Cervi - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 
Judge Stabler - 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

Telephone numbers

Judge Anthony Cervi's
Traffic Clerk (716) 683-1814 ext 193
Criminal Clerk (716) 683-1814 ext 192                                                                                                                                                                                     

 Judge David Stabler's
Traffic Clerk (716) 683-1814 ext 191
Criminal Clerk (716) 683-1814 ext 190                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Small Claims, Weddings & Certificate of Dispositions  (716) 683-1814
Erie County Assigned Counsel / Legal Aid:  (716) 856-8804                                                                                                                                                                    

Accepted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am – 3:00 pm
Phone (716) 683-1814
Fax: (716) 685-5313

Small Claims is an informal court where individuals can sue for monetary damages only up to $3,000 maximum in the Town and Village Court. Claims over $3000 but not exceeding $5,000 can be directed to a City Court. The person or business you are suing MUST reside or have an office for business in the Town of Lancaster.

To start a small claim, you must come to the Court Office and complete a small claims application in which you will need the name and address of the party to be sued and the exact dollar amount. A filing fee of $10 is required for claims up to $1,000. A $15 fee is required for claims $1,000 to $3,000. A future court date will be scheduled.

pdf Small Claims Application

THE COURT CLERKS ARE NOT PERMITTED BY LAW TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE

For further inquiries: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/townandvillage/faqs.shtml#small