District Attorney:
Michael J. Poulin

First Assistant District Attorney:
James P. Riley

Assistant District Attorney:
Kathleen M. Hofmann
Assistant District Attorney:
Justine Henry
Assistant District Attorney:
Chelsea G. Jory

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address:
County Office Building
 223 West Main Street 
Johnstown, NY 12095

Phone:
(518)736-5511

Fax:
(518) 762-2042

District Attorney FAQ

As the Chief Law Enforcement office in Fulton County, the District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting all crimes in Fulton County, which is made up of 10 town courts, 2 city courts and County Court.

Beside the District Attorney, there are 4 Assistant District Attorney's responsible for various courts throughout the County and support staff, and a Crime Analyst.

The District Attorney’s Office works with local, state, and federal police agencies to assist in the enforcement of laws and the prosecution of criminals.

District Attorney Michael J. Poulin

District Attorney Michael J. Poulin

TRAFFIC TICKET REDUCTION REQUESTS

If you have been charged with a traffic violation other than Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, you may be eligible for a reduction of your charge or you may be eligible for the Traffic Diversion Program.

To apply for a possible reduction to your traffic ticket, you can send a written request to:

The Fulton County District Attorney's Office
223 West Main Street Johnstown, NY 12095

Please fill out and follow the instructions on the traffic reduction request form.

When your letter is received by the District Attorney’s Office, complete with all of the requirements listed on the traffic reduction form, it will be reviewed and a written offer will be mailed to you. Due to the large number of requests received by the District Attorney’s Office, it may take up to two weeks to receive a response.  

Please call the local court where the ticket is pending to get your appearance date adjourned if you are hoping to do this through the mail.

If you choose to accept the offer from the District Attorney’s office SIGN THE FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE COURT. The address for the court is on the lower half of the traffic ticket. If you chose not to accept the offer, contact the court to schedule a trial.

If you have any questions regarding your ticket, you can email Trafficdiversion@fultoncountyny.gov

Traffic Diversion Program Information Traffic Diversion Program Application Traffic Ticket Reduction Form

Bleecker
575 County Highway 112, Gloversville, NY 12078 • Directions
(518) 848-0602
(518) 725-8382 fax

1st Wednesday - 5:00 pm
3rd/5th Wednesday - 5pm (as needed)

Judge: Jed Conboy

Prosecutor: Michael Poulin


Town of Broadalbin
201 Union Mills Road, Broadalbin, NY 12025 •Directions
(518) 883-5131
(518) 883-5881 fax

1st Thursday - Noon
3rd/5th Thursday - Noon (as needed)

Judge: William Jennings
Judge: Joseph W. Gilston

Prosecutor: James Riley


Town of Caroga
1840 State Highway 10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032 • Directions
(518) 835-4211 ext. 106
(518) 835-4037 fax

2nd Monday - 5:00 pm
4th Monday - 5pm (as needed)

Town Justice: James J. Subik

Prosecutor: Kathleen Hofmann


Town of Ephratah
3782 State Highway 10, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 • Directions
(518) 762-6161
(518) 762-3358 fax

1st and 3rd Thursday - 5 pm
1st/5th Thursday - 5 pm (as needed)

Town Justice: Dominic Arena
Town Justice: Mark T Souza

Prosecutor: Chelsea Jory


Town of Johnstown
2753 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095 • Directions
(518) 762-6904 ext. 5
(518) 736-1592 fax

1st/2nd/3rd Thursday - 2 pm

Town Justice: Karen Palmateer-Murcray
Town Justice: Cynthia Wyzykowski

Prosecutor: Kathleen Hofmann (felonies)
Prosecutor: Justine Henry (Misdemeanors and Traffic)


Town of Mayfield
75 N. Main Street , Mayfield, NY 12117 • Directions
(518) 661-5254
(518) 661-7748 fax

2nd/3rd Tuesdays - 3 pm
4th Tuesday (traffic) - 3 pm

Town Justice: John Papa
Town Justice: Aaron Robinson

Prosecutor: Justine Henry


Town of Northampton
112 S. Second Street, Northville, NY 12134 • Directions
(518) 863-6921
(518) 863-6921 fax

2nd and 3rd Thursday - 3 pm
4th Thursday – 3 pm (as needed)

Town Justice: Darrin Dietz
Town Justice: John Farquhar

Prosecutor: Michael Poulin


Town of Oppenheim
110 State Highway 331, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 • Directions
(518) 568-2837
(518) 568-3195 fax

2nd Wednesday - 5 pm
4th Wednesday – 5 pm (as needed)

Town Justice: Peter Stone
Town Justice: Joanne Capek-Young

Prosecutor: Chelsea Jory


Town of Perth
1849 County Highway 107 , Amsterdam, NY 12010 • Directions
(518) 843-6977 ext. 114
(518) 843-5317 fax

1st Monday – 4:30 pm
4th Monday – 4:30 pm (traffic)

Town Justice: Wayne McNeil
Town Justice: Lisa Wallace

Prosecutor: Michael Poulin
Prosecutor: James Riley


Town of Stratford
120 Piseco Road, Stratford, NY 13470 • Directions
(315) 429-8326
(315) 429-9051 fax

1st Tuesday - 3pm
3rd/5th Tuesdays - 3 pm (as needed)

Town Justice: Nicholas Rissmeyer

Prosecutor: Chelsea Jory


City of Gloversville
3 Frontage Rd, Gloversville, NY 12078 • Directions
(518) 706-3320
gloversvillecity@nycourts.gov(link sends email)

Mondays & Wednesdays - 9 am

Judge: Traci DiMezza
Judge: Corey Dalmatta

Prosecutor: James Riley (Felonies)
Prosecutor: Justine Henry (Misdemeanors and Traffic)


City of Johnstown
33-41 East Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 • Directions
(315) 429-8326
(315) 429-9051 fax

Tuesdays - 9 am
Last Wednesday – 1:30 pm (Viscosi)

Judge: Brett Preston
Judge: Michael Viscosi

Prosecutor: Kathleen Hofmann (Felonies and Welfare Fraud)
Prosecutor: Chelsea Jory (Misdemeanors and Traffic)

ADA - James P. Riley
ADA - James P. Riley

ADA - Kathleen M. Hofmann
ADA - Kathleen M. Hofmann

ADA - Justine Henry
ADA - Justine Henry

ADA - Chelsea G. Jory
ADA - Chelsea G. Jory