Do I have to appear in person at Newburgh City Court?

Criminal defendants must generally appear for all required dates — missing one can result in a same-day bench warrant. For traffic infractions, an attorney can typically appear on your behalf with a written authorization. We will confirm what your matter requires when you call.

What happens at arraignment in Newburgh City Court?

The judge will read the charges, you will enter a plea (typically not guilty on advice of counsel), and the court will address release conditions or bail. Having counsel at arraignment is the most reliable way to secure favorable conditions and to preserve discovery and motion deadlines.

Can a DWI case be dismissed at Newburgh City Court?

Yes — when the stop, field testing, or chemical testing has constitutional or procedural defects. We routinely review NYSP and Newburgh PD body-camera footage, breathalyzer calibration records, and the supporting depositions for grounds to suppress evidence or to negotiate a reduction.

Who prosecutes criminal cases in Newburgh City Court?

The Orange County District Attorney's Office prosecutes all criminal matters here through its Newburgh branch.

What is the fastest way to resolve a traffic ticket at Newburgh City Court?

Retain counsel immediately and well before the response deadline on the ticket. We request the supporting deposition, contact the prosecutor, and in most cases negotiate a reduction without your appearance.

Orange County · City Court

Newburgh City Court: What You Need to Know If You've Been Charged

A high-volume Hudson River city court — handling one of Orange County's most active criminal dockets.

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Cases handled at Newburgh City Court

Misdemeanor criminal offenses (trial jurisdiction up to one year)
Felony arraignments, bail hearings, and CPL §180.80 preliminary hearings
DWI, DWAI, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO)
Drug possession and drug-related crimes
Assault, domestic violence, and orders of protection
Vehicle & Traffic Law violations — I-84 and Route 9W enforcement
Housing (Landlord-Tenant) matters
Small Claims and civil cases

What defendants should know about this court

Newburgh sits directly on the Hudson River, accessible via the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge from I-84 and via I-87 / Route 9W from the south.
The City Court runs one of the most active criminal dockets in Orange County — domestic violence, weapons, drug possession, and assault charges are common alongside DWI and traffic.
Three judges rotate the criminal calendar — the assigned judge influences bail, motions, and disposition; local counsel knows the rotation.
The lower level houses the City Police lock-up, creating an efficient arrest-to-arraignment workflow.
Felony cases that survive the preliminary stage move to Orange County Court in Goshen after indictment.
Courthouse parking is limited; street parking on Broadway is generally available.

About the Newburgh City Court

Newburgh City Court serves the City of Newburgh, a principal city in the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown metropolitan area approximately 60 miles north of New York City. The courthouse at 300 Broadway sits at the corner of Broadway and Route 9W, with the lower level housing both the holding facility and the City Police Department lock-up. Three judges rotate on a published calendar and the court maintains active ePlea and online payment systems for eligible matters.

From Newburgh to Goshen: Felony Transitions

Felonies begin with arraignment in Newburgh City Court and move to Orange County Court in Goshen — about 18 miles west — after indictment. Retaining one attorney for both stages avoids gaps in strategy and preserves the investigative work done at the local-court stage. Yvonne Garbett handles both levels seamlessly.

Why local representation matters

Yvonne Garbett is a former Rockland County Assistant District Attorney with 25+ years of New York criminal practice. She regularly appears in Newburgh City Court and knows how this courtroom actually works — the calendar rhythm, the prosecutors, the judges' tendencies, and the practical steps that move a case forward. That familiarity is, in our experience, one of the most underrated advantages a defendant can have.

Parking & directions

Located at 300 Broadway at the corner of Broadway and Route 9W. From Rockland: I-87 N to Exit 17, then Route 17K east (becomes Broadway). Courthouse lot is small; street parking is available on Broadway.