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

The Town of Tuxedo Justice Court is located at 1 Temple Drive, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987. The court office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Court sessions are held on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. The court can be reached at (845) 351-4411 ext. 3. Court clerks Catherine Flynn and Angelie Tomais staff the office. Online fine payment is available through the court's website. An important geographic note: Tuxedo is in Orange County, not Rockland — but it sits directly on the Rockland-Orange County border, adjacent to the Village of Sloatsburg. Many defendants stopped on the Thruway or Route 17 near this border are uncertain which county — and which court — applies to their case.

This distinction trips up defendants and even some attorneys. The Town of Tuxedo and the Village of Tuxedo Park are two separate legal entities with two separate courts in close geographic proximity. Tuxedo Town Court is located at 1 Temple Drive and handles matters arising in the unincorporated areas of the Town of Tuxedo. Tuxedo Park Village Justice Court is a separate court located at 80 Lorillard Road, PO Box 31, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 — phone (845) 351-4745. If your ticket or summons names "Town of Tuxedo," you belong at 1 Temple Drive. If it names "Village of Tuxedo Park," you belong at 80 Lorillard Road. These are different courts. Appearing at the wrong one can have serious consequences.

The court has jurisdiction over all misdemeanors arising within the Town of Tuxedo's borders, original jurisdiction over felony arraignments within the town, Vehicle and Traffic violations (the Thruway and Route 17 are the primary enforcement corridors), Small Claims up to $3,000, and Landlord-Tenant proceedings. Felony cases are arraigned here and then transferred to Orange County Court in Goshen for pre-trial proceedings, trial, and sentencing.

The New York State Thruway (I-87) and Route 17 converge near Tuxedo, creating one of the most heavily trafficked and enforced corridors in the region. NYSP Troop T patrols the Thruway through this area consistently. Harriman State Park sits adjacent to the town, with NY State Park Police also active in the area. Speeding, DWI, and drug arrests on these roadways within Tuxedo's boundaries come to this court. The Orange-Rockland border in this area means that some stops — particularly on the Thruway — may be in either Tuxedo (Orange County) or Sloatsburg (Rockland County). Your ticket will specify the municipality; if you're unsure which court applies, call us immediately.

If you are charged with a felony in the Town of Tuxedo, your arraignment will take place here at Tuxedo Town Court. After arraignment and preliminary proceedings, your felony case will be transferred to Orange County Court at 285 Main Street in Goshen — approximately 20 miles away. The transition from local justice court to County Court is a critical juncture in a felony case, and having an attorney who practices in both courts ensures continuity of strategy and advocacy throughout the entire process.

Yes. Yvonne Garbett regularly represents clients in Orange County courts, including Tuxedo Town Court and Orange County Court in Goshen. Her practice covers both sides of the Rockland-Orange County line, making her a practical choice for defendants near the border — and for anyone facing felony charges that move from a local Orange County justice court to the County Court in Goshen.