Appearances before Chief Judge Kinsella in all cases and adversary proceedings

Trials and Evidentiary Hearings will be conducted in-person at the James M. Hanley U.S. Courthouse, Syracuse, New York. 

The notice of hearing for matters assigned to Chief Judge Kinsella must indicate that the hearing will be held in-person at the James M. Hanley U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, New York, and advise recipients that appearances may be made in-person at the courthouse OR by telephone call-in number:

For hearings scheduled PRIOR to June 1, 2024:

888-398-2342; and access code: 3187406#

For hearings scheduled on or AFTER June 1, 2024:

315-691-0477; and Conference ID: 932081324#

Instructions for Telephonic Appearances

In the event the Court directs that a proceeding be conducted via Zoom, please consult the Procedures and Guide for Remote Appearances using ZoomGov.

Important: All persons are strictly prohibited from making any recording of court proceedings, whether by video, audio, "screenshot," or otherwise. Violation of this prohibition may result in the imposition of monetary and non-monetary sanctions. The Clerk of the Court maintains an audio recording of all proceedings, which constitutes the official record.

Digital audio recordings of most court hearings are available on the case docket through PACER 24 to 48 hours after the conclusion of a hearing.

Questions regarding appearances may be directed to:
Nicole Smith (315) 295-1686
E-Mail Address:  NYNBCRD@nynb.uscourts.gov