Monroe County, New York
Not to be confused with the town of Monroe in Orange County.
Monroe County is a county in upstate New York State. It is part of the Western New York region and Finger Lakes region. It covers one thousand, three hundred and sixty-seven square miles. The county was formed in 1821 and named after James Monroe, a Founding Father and the fifth president of the United States.
Wayne County borders to the east, Orleans County to the west, Ontario County to the southeast, Genesee County to the southwest, and Livingston County to the south. Lake Ontario forms the northern county line. Monroe County encompasses twenty towns and one city, Rochester, which is the county seat., The population of Monroe County was approximately 755,000.
Traffic Tickets in Monroe County
If you received a traffic ticket in Monroe County it will be adjudicated in Rochester City Court or any or the town and village justice courts scattered throughout the county. The exact location of the alleged violation determines which court has jurisdiction over your case. The location of the traffic stop does not matter at all.
The City of Rochester is surrounded by many highways that head in each direction. They circle the city and run through it. These interstates are I-390, I-490, and I-590. Another busy interstate that serves Monroe County is I-90 (New York State Thruway). This highway is found south of the city, but provides access to it via I-390 and I-490. I-90 runs east and west across the southern part of Monroe County. It is a very important highway that connects Rochester to cities like Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany. Many traffic stops take place on the interstate highways. Speeding is the most common infraction. For the most part, the speed limit is 65 miles per hour. However many motorists are closed over 80 mph, even nearing 100 mph.
The interstates are exclusively patrolled by the New York State Police. The local roads are dealt with by the town, village, and city police departments. The Monroe County Sheriff's Department will provide backup to the local precincts as necessary, but they mostly focus on towns without a dedicated police force. Regardless of who issued your ticket or which court it is returnable to, you should look into fighting the ticket. Pleading guilty or being found guilty can have serious consequences to your driving privileges and bank account.
Contrary to popular belief, your charges can be reduced, modified, or even dismissed. You do not have to have an excuse or defense. In fact the charges can be 100% correct. If handled properly you can save a lot of money in the short run and the long run. Furthermore, you do not have to appear personally in court. Contact an experienced traffic ticket lawyer for more information.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office P. C.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides motorists with free consultations. You can call us and ask us any questions about your charges. We will also be glad to tell you the extent of our legal services. All consultations are pressure free and never include sleazy sale tactics. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office was established in 2011. Our goal is to help motorists with their traffic infractions. We have assisted many motorists with all types of charges in Monroe County and will be glad to take on your case.
List of Justice Courts in Monroe County, New York
Below is a list of all the Justice Courts we service in Monroe County.