Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s Messages
Hon. Jonathan Lippman Spearheads Statewide Pro Bono Effort
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and the NYS Court System partnered with the New York State Bar Association to create a pro bono network of lawyers across NYS for the anticipated surge in legal matters surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Lippman will lead this effort.
Unemployment Insurance: On April 11, Governor Cuomo introduced the first iteration of the pro bono network’s response. In it, volunteer attorneys assisted New Yorkers in understanding unemployment insurance benefits and the application process.
Probate in the Surrogate’s Court: On May 14, a new iteration launched. Lawyers will provide free legal representation on probate and estate proceedings to the families of New Yorkers who passed away due to COVID-related causes.
COVID-19 Pro Bono Recovery Task Force
Statewide Administrative Orders, Court Orders, and Memorandums
Local Administrative Orders
Third Judicial District
12th AO – Amended | 11th AO – Amended | 10th AO – Amended | |
15th AO | 14th AO | 13th AO | 12th AO |
11th AO | 10th AO | 9th AO | 8th AO |
7th AO | 7th AO – Amended | 6th AO | 5th AO |
4th AO | 3rd AO | 2nd AO | 1st AO |
Fourth Judicial District
April 15, 2020 | April 2, 2020 | March 17, 2020 | March 16, 2020 |
Fifth Judicial District
5AO2020-56 | |||
5AO2020-55 | 5AO2020-54 (Amended) | 5AO2020-53 | 5AO-2020-52 |
5AO2020-51 | 5AO2020-50 | 5AO2020-49 | 5AO2020-48 |
5AO2020-47 | 5AO2020-46 | 5AO2020-45 | 5AO2020-44 |
Sixth Judicial District
3rd AO 4/15 | AO 3/27 | 2nd AO 3/25 | |
AO 3/20 | 1st AO 3/18 | AO 3/17 | Districtwide AO 3/17 |
Seventh Judicial District
7th JD Timeline | 3rd AO 027 | ||
AO 026 | 2nd AO 025 | AO 024 | AO 024 Amended |
1st AO 023 | Attachment A 3/23 | Attachment B 4/14 | AO 022 |
Eighth Judicial District
Ninth Judicial District
Court of Claims
AO 4/30 |