Goshen Town Court (Orange County): Criminal Defense Attorney Information

The Town of Goshen Justice Court is located at 41 Webster Avenue in Goshen, NY 10924. The courtroom is on the first floor; the court clerk's office is on the second floor — both in the same building. The court can be reached by phone at (845) 294-6477. Goshen is the county seat of Orange County, making this court uniquely situated: the Town of Goshen Justice Court at 41 Webster Avenue and Orange County Court at 285 Main Street are less than half a mile apart, in the same small downtown. For any defendant whose felony charge originates at the town court, the path to Orange County Court is a short walk. Fine payments by money order are preferred; credit and debit cards are accepted with a 2.99% service fee. Note that neither the municipality nor the court receives any portion of that fee — it is a processing charge applied by the payment vendor.

Goshen contains both a town and a village government, each with its own separate Justice Court. Goshen Town Court at 41 Webster Avenue handles matters arising in the unincorporated areas of the Town of Goshen. Goshen Village Justice Court is a completely separate court located at 276 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924, phone (845) 294-5826 — and it handles matters arising within the incorporated Village of Goshen boundaries. These are different courts at different addresses with different judges. Your summons will identify which court your matter belongs in. Appearing at the wrong location on your court date can have serious consequences. If you are uncertain, call our office and we will confirm immediately.

Goshen Town Court has original jurisdiction over all misdemeanors and felony arraignments arising within the Town of Goshen's boundaries. It handles the full range of Vehicle and Traffic violations — with Route 17 being the primary enforcement corridor — as well as Small Claims up to $3,000 and Landlord-Tenant proceedings. Felony matters are arraigned here before transferring to Orange County Court 0.4 miles away at 285 Main Street. The Orange County District Attorney's Office prosecutes all criminal matters in this court.

Route 17 runs through the Goshen area and is actively patrolled by NYSP Troop F. This stretch of road sees a consistent volume of speeding violations — particularly in the 80 to 90 mph range — as well as DWI arrests and drug stops. Motorists traveling from New York City and Westchester County on Route 17 often underestimate enforcement density in this corridor. If you were stopped on Route 17 within the Town of Goshen and your ticket names "Town of Goshen," your matter will be heard in this court. Speed violations on Route 17 can be challenged — do not simply pay the fine without consulting an attorney.

Any felony charge arising within the Town of Goshen will be arraigned in this court first. After the initial arraignment — where bail is set and a not-guilty plea is entered — the case will proceed to the Grand Jury or a Superior Court Information process, after which it transfers to Orange County Court at 285 Main Street in Goshen. Because both courts are in the same downtown, the transition is logistically straightforward — but legally, it represents a significant escalation. Felony proceedings at Orange County Court involve a different set of judges, different procedural rules, and the full weight of the Orange County DA's Office. Continuous legal representation from the justice court through the county court is essential.

The court is at 41 Webster Avenue, Goshen, NY 10924. From New York City and Westchester: take the NYS Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 16 (Harriman), take Route 17 West to Exit 124B (Goshen), turn left at the traffic light, right onto Route 207 (which becomes Main Street), continue through the center of Goshen. Webster Avenue is a short block off Main Street. Parking is available near Town Hall. Orange County Court at 285 Main Street is 0.4 miles away in the same downtown.