Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association

Northern District New York - Federal Court Bar Association

A resource for member attorneys of the NDNY Federal Court Bar

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The NDNY-FCBA was constituted to provide a forum to promote a more effective exchange of ideas between the practicing bar and the federal court as well as to provide educational and social programs for attorneys and court personnel.

Upcoming Events

Friday, September 10, 2010, 12:45 p.m.
Federal Criminal Law Update
Plattsburgh, New York
3.0 Hours Areas of Professional Practice
14 Durkee Street, Suite 360
Pre-registration is required
Please see attached flyer for all registration information

Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 10:15 a.m.
Dealing with a Prisoner Plaintiff & Deciphering the Prisoner Complaint
3rd Floor Ceremonial Courtroom
Federal Building
Syracuse, New York
Pre-registration is required
Information on how to register will be available in the coming week

Thursday, October 7, 2010, 10:15 a.m.
Dealing with a Prisoner Plaintiff & Deciphering the Prisoner Complaint
4th Floor
Federal Courthouse
Albany, New York
Pre-registration is required
Information on how to register will be available in the coming week

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 10 a.m.
Pre-Trial Submissions & the Trial
Pro Bono Service Awards & Lunch to Follow
3rd Floor Ceremonial Courtroom
Federal Building
Syracuse, New York
Pre-registration is required
Information on how to register will be available in the coming week

Thursday, October 28, 2009, 10 a.m.
Pre-Trial Submissions & the Trial
Pro Bono Service Awards & Lunch to Follow
4th Floor
Federal Courthouse
Albany, New York
Pre-registration is required
Information on how to register will be available in the coming week

Announcements

General Order No. 8: Plan for the Administration & Operation of the Attorney Admission/Non-Appropriated Funds Account (June 1, 2010)
View General Order No. 8 (PDF)

Results of Survey of U.S. District Judges

General Order No. 23: In the Matter of the Standard Conditions of Probation, Supervised Release, and Pretrial Release Adopted by this Court (September 22, 2009)
View General Order No. 23 (PDF)

General Order No. 22: Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing (September 19, 2009)
View General Order No. 22 (PDF)

General Order No. 15: Electronic Filing of Documents Civil and Criminal Forfeiture Actions (September 22, 2009)
View General Order No. 15 (PDF)

General Order No. 36: Amendment of Local Rules of Procedure for Admiralty and Maritime Cases - Section XII Rule E Actions in Rem and Quasi in Rem - General Provisions (e) 10 - Security Deposit for Seizure of Vessels (Signed February 20, 2009)
View General Order No. 36 (PDF)

Amended Local Rules (eff. 01/01/09)
Download Local Rules here
View Summary of 2009 Amendments (PDF)

Amended General Order No. 12: Case Assignment Plan (Amended December 5, 2008)
View General Order No. 12 (PDF)

Amended General Order No. 14: Civil RICO Statement, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1961, et seq. (Filed December 5, 2008)
View General Order No. 14 (PDF)

Proposed Rules Amendment Published for Public Comment
Public Comment Period ends February 17, 2009.
View details (PDF)

Visit the District Court's New Courtroom Technology Page

New CJA Fillable Voucher and Worksheet Forms (Eff. July 15, 2008)
View Announcement (PDF). For more information, visit http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/cja.cfm.

Notice re: Electronic Availability of Civil & Criminal Transcripts (PDF)
Visit the Court's Transcript Page here.

General Order No. 24: Jury Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors
(Adopted by Board of Judges on November 30, 2007, and Adopted by Circuit Council on January 2, 2008)
View General Order No. 24 (PDF)

General Order No. 32: Amended Local Rules of Civil Procedure 5.4(a), 16.1(b), 40.1 & 72.3 re: Case Assignment
(Filed February 8, 2008)
View General Order No. 32 (PDF)

General Order No. 34: Amendment to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.3(g) re: Reimbursement for Pro Bono Expenses
(March 17, 2008)
View General Order No. 34 (PDF)

Court Info

Looking for photos, addresses, or other info about NDNY courts? Visit our Courts, Judges & Clerk's Office section.

Message From The President

The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association was formed in 2003. The objective of the organization was, and remains, to enhance the practice of law in the Federal Courts within the Northern District. The FCBA has benefitted from the strong support and participation of the bench of the Northern District. The Association has a very active Board of Trustees. At present, the FCBA has over 540 members. There are 11 permanent standing committees which work closely with the judiciary, formally and informally, to address the issues that practitioners face in representing clients throughout the 32 counties that comprise the Northern District. The organization has offered numerous Continuing Legal Education programs which are complimentary to our members. We also conduct admission ceremonies, receptions for incoming Federal Judges, luncheons and social events.

The organization always welcomes new members. Annual dues are only $50.00, and all CLE programs are free to members. In addition, members receive access to the members-only sections of the FCBA website which contain valuable resources.

We encourage new and existing members to become involved in the organization. In addition, as the FCBA grows, we place an emphasis on providing opportunity to all lawyers in the district. We view it as part of our mission to reflect the larger communities which we serve and to provide opportunity to attorneys regardless of gender, race, creed or lifestyle.

Did You Know?

The Southern District of New York was subdivided out of the U.S. District Court for the District of New York on April 9, 1814 along with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Learn more in our history section.

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