Suffolk County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Suffolk County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ronkonkoma area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (10)
10 courthouses
Suffolk County has 10 independent courts
All Courts in Suffolk County
East Hampton Town Justice Court
159 Pantigo Road
East Hampton, NY 11937
Serves: Town of East Hampton (Eastern Suffolk)
Riverhead Town Justice Court
210 Howell Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Serves: Town of Riverhead (Eastern Suffolk)
Shelter Island Town Justice Court
44 North Ferry Road
Shelter Island, NY 11964
Serves: Town of Shelter Island (Eastern Suffolk)
Southampton Town Justice Court
32 Jackson Avenue
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Serves: Town of Southampton (Eastern Suffolk)
Southold Town Justice Court
53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Serves: Town of Southold (Eastern Suffolk)
Suffolk County District Court — 1st & 5th Districts (Consolidated)
3105 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Serves: 1st District (Town of Islip - Civil) and 5th District (Town of Islip)
Suffolk County District Court — 2nd District
30 E. Hoffman Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Serves: Town of Babylon
Suffolk County District Court — 3rd District
1850 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Serves: Town of Huntington
Suffolk County District Court — 4th District
North County Complex
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Serves: Town of Smithtown
Suffolk County District Court — 6th District
150 West Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
Serves: Town of Brookhaven
How to File in Suffolk County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Suffolk County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →