Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford, Chief Judge | Mary C. Loewenguth, Clerk of Court

Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. We have offices in Buffalo and Rochester.

Court Locations

United States District Court
2 Niagara Square
Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 551-1700 (phone)
(716) 551-1705 (fax)

United States District Court
100 State Street
Rochester, NY 14614

(585) 613-4000 (phone)
(585) 613-4035 (fax)

Other Links

Western District of New York Links

• Court of Appeals
• US Court Sites
• Bankruptcy Court
• Probation and Pretrial Services
• Federal Public Defender
• United States Attorney's Office
• United States Marshals Service
• Judicial Seminars Disclosure

News & Announcements

Call for Volunteers to Assist with the WDNY 125th Anniversary Education Outreach Effort The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, among other events, the Court is planning an educational outreach program to engage high school students and foster a greater understanding of the role of the judiciary and the rich history of the Court.

For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE MEREDITH A. VACCA, SWORN IN TODAY AS A UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York, the Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc., and JustCause are pleased to present: Jury Selection in Federal Civil Litigation: Best Practices and Strategies