
Going to Nassau County District Court? Here’s what you need to know.
The Nassau County District Court in Long Island, New York is where you can:
-
File civil matters up to $15,000.00
-
File lawsuits for housing matters such as evictions or landlord/tenant issues.
-
File in small claims court up to $5,000.00.
-
Attend criminal proceedings for misdemeanors, traffic violations charging a crime, preliminary hearings over jurisdiction for felonies.
When to Show up:
-
Due to Coronavirus, Nassau District court has implemented virtual court proceedings. Click here for the Nassau Country District Court Virtual Chambers Contact List.
-
The district court is slowing beginning to accept electronic filing of legal papers.
Important Tips:
-
Review Court Fees Here
-
Be prepared. Check to see if your case is an essential matter for virtual proceedings.
-
There is metered parking one block from the courthouse.
-
You can always hire an attorney, even for landlord/tenant issues, criminal or traffic offenses. LawChamps can help you find an affordable attorney.
-
Nassau County Clerk’s office has begun accepting small claims petitions.
Their Address is:
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Their Phone Number is:
516-493-4200
Their hours are:
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Please be aware Nassau district court is currently not open to the public. Proceedings are being held through virtual conference.
Contact the phone number above for further information.
More Resources:
-
District Court Support Departments list: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/10JD/nassau/district_directory.shtml
-
10th Judicial District-Nassau County COVID-19 Procedure Notice: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/files/2020-03/COVID%2019%20Contacts_0.pdf
-
Administrative matters considered essential during Coronavirus:
https://nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10jd/nassau/pdf/AdministrativeOrder.pdf
-
Victual Chambers Protocol: https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/10jd/nassau/pdf/nassaucountyvirtualchambersprotocols.pdf
Nassau Country Community Resource Guide: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/files/2019-10/CommunityResourceGuide.pdf
This article is intended to convey generally useful information only and does not constitute legal advice. Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author, not LawChamps.

Related Posts
How to Negotiate a Medical Bill So You Don’t Pay Full...
Sona Sulakian | 20 November, 2020
Earlier this year, CNBC reported that 32% of American workers have medical debt and about 28% have a balance greater than $10,000. Many often assume medical bills aren&rs...
Read MoreCan you be charged late fees or evicted in a mobile hom...
Victoria Pappas | 20 November, 2020
This week, President Trump signed an executive order halting evictions in residential properties. While this order will seemingly protect renters in apartments and other ...
Read MoreA Guide to Divorce Laws in California
Cassidy Chansirik | 20 November, 2020
In California, lawyers are seeing a spike in divorce cases during the pandemic. Since March, some legal websites are reporting a 30% increase in divorce-related inform...
Read More