If you have become involved in a legal matter involving an arrest in the Bronx Criminal Court, you know it can be a bewildering and stressful experience. The Bronx Criminal Court handles all varieties of criminal cases, which includes both, felonies, misdemeanors and returns on a warrant. The types of cases range from Sex Crimes ie (Sex abuse, child pornography, rape) to theft crimes ie Grand Larceny, Robbery and Burglary in addition to Driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) charges. The Bronx Criminal Court will hear misdemeanor cases from beginning to end (arrest to trial). Felony cases will also be handled in this court up until the indictment stage of the proceedings. After indictment, a felony case will be transferred to the Bronx Supreme Court. If you have been issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT), or you have been arrested, the information below will guide you in terms of basic information about the Bronx Criminal Court. Note that a Bronx Traffic Ticket citation will be dealt with by the traffic court. (click on the link for further information). It is important to remember to consult with a Bronx Criminal Lawyer before making any legal decisions.
Court Locations:
The Bronx Criminal Court is located at 215 East 161st Street, between Sherman and Sheridan Avenues.
The Supreme Court for Bronx County is located at 265 East 161st Street.
Court Hours for Arraignments (excluding Desk Appearance Tickets):
Monday through Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 a.m. General Information Phone Number (Criminal Court): (718) 618-2400 General Information Phone Number (Supreme Court): (718) 618-3100
Court Hours for Desk Appearance Tickets:
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Directions to Court via Public Transportation:
Take the C, D or 4 train to 161st Street Station/Yankee Stadium. Take the BX 6 or BX 13 to East 161 Street and Sheridan Avenue. Take BX1 to East 161st Street and Grand Concourse.
If you are going to Bronx Criminal Court to attend to a criminal matter, a Bronx Criminal Lawyer from our office can help you attend to the legal details of your case. When you call the offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC, we can offer you a free consultation and support during this stressful time. We have locations throughout New York City and Long Island and our New York Criminal Lawyers and New York Federal Criminal Lawyers are there to serve you, in our offices in Manhattan the Bronx, Nassau County and Suffolk County. Regardless of what New York Criminal Court you are in. Whether you are charged with a White collar crime or a Domestic Violence issue call us today for an appointment for a free consultation at 800.696.9529.