Appellate Division Supreme Court

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department, located in New York, NY, is an intermediate appellate court with jurisdiction over the Counties of New York and the Bronx. As a branch of the Supreme Court, it has the authority to review questions of law and fact, make new findings of fact, and serve as the court of original jurisdiction in certain matters. With over 3,000 appeals, 6,000 motions, and 1,000 interim applications determined each year, it is the court of last resort in the majority of cases.

The Appellate Division also plays a significant role in admitting new attorneys to the Bar, disciplining practicing lawyers, and exercising its judicial authority in Manhattan and the Bronx. It recently celebrated the investiture of Hon. Dianne T. Renwick as Presiding Justice and held a historic sitting in the Bronx with all First Department Justices of Color. Additionally, it offers a Civil Appeal Legal Assistance Pilot Program and accepts briefs with hyperlinks to primary authorities. The court provides live streaming of proceedings and maintains oral argument archives for public access.

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