Our Schenectady County Practice
Schenectady County matters often involve the city’s older housing stock, the Mohawk River suburbs, and the courts on State Street. Ianniello Anderson, P.C. has guided Schenectady County clients through real estate, family, estate, and criminal matters since 1971.
Our Clifton Park office at 805 Route 146 is closest to Niskayuna and Glenville, and our Albany office at 8 Airline Drive reaches the city of Schenectady via I-90.
Serving Every Corner of Schenectady County
Our attorneys represent clients in the city of Schenectady and the towns of Rotterdam, Glenville, Niskayuna, Princetown, and Duanesburg, including the village of Scotia and East Glenville. Whether your matter is at the State Street courthouse, in a town court, or at a closing in Niskayuna, we have the local familiarity to get it done.
Schenectady County Courts
The Schenectady County Judicial Building at 612 State Street houses the Supreme, County, and Surrogate’s courts, and Schenectady County Family Court is in the Schenectady County Office Building at 620 State Street. The Schenectady City Court and the Rotterdam, Glenville, and Niskayuna town courts handle DWI, traffic, and local criminal matters.
How We Help Schenectady County Clients
Most Schenectady County families and businesses will face one of these six matters at some point. Here is how we approach each one for clients in the county.
Real Estate Law in Schenectady County
Real estate is the firm’s core practice, and Schenectady County closings are a steady part of it, from the city to the river suburbs. Schenectady County’s housing market centers on three affluent suburbs — Niskayuna (GE/research community), Rotterdam (suburban density), and Glenville (Scotia and the Mohawk River corridor) — plus the urban Schenectady core. Our title and closing practice handles all four submarkets, plus the rural Princetown and Duanesburg corners.
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Family Law & Divorce in Schenectady County
We represent Schenectady County parents and spouses in divorce, custody, support, and enforcement matters. Schenectady County Family Court, at 620 State Street, hears custody, support, and order-of-protection matters, and clients can meet us at our Clifton Park or Albany offices.
Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts in Schenectady County
We build wills, trusts, and Medicaid plans for Schenectady County families, and administer estates after a death. Schenectady County estates are administered through the Surrogate’s Court in the Judicial Building at 612 State Street.
Criminal Defense in Schenectady County
Our attorneys, several of them former prosecutors, defend Schenectady County clients against felony and misdemeanor charges. Schenectady County felony cases are heard in County Court at the State Street Judicial Building, while misdemeanors start in the Schenectady City Court or the Rotterdam, Glenville, and Niskayuna town courts.
DWI Defense in Schenectady County
We handle DWI and DWAI cases from the stop through suppression motions, trial, and DMV license hearings. DWI and DWAI charges in Schenectady County usually begin in the city court or the Rotterdam, Glenville, or Niskayuna town court, and we appear in each of them.
Business Law in Schenectady County
We advise on entity formation, commercial leases, contracts, and disputes. Schenectady County business clients include downtown and Rotterdam commercial owners, professionals and technology employers in Niskayuna, and contractors and retailers along the Glenville and Scotia corridor.
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Common Questions from Schenectady County Clients
Do you handle matters in Schenectady County courts, or only at your home offices?
Our attorneys appear in the Supreme, County, and Surrogate’s courts at the State Street Judicial Building, in Family Court, in the Schenectady City Court, and in the Rotterdam, Glenville, and Niskayuna town courts. Matters that don’t need a court appearance can be handled by phone or at our Clifton Park or Albany offices.
I’m buying or selling property in Schenectady County. Do I need a local attorney?
New York requires an attorney on both sides of a residential closing. In Schenectady County, a lot of closings involve older city houses and long-held suburban homes, where a careful title search and a clear payoff matter. A local firm knows the county clerk’s office on State Street and the lenders active in the county.
How quickly can I get a consultation?
Most Schenectady County consultations are scheduled within one business day. You can meet us in person at our Clifton Park office, nearest to Niskayuna and Glenville, or our Albany office. For arrests or court deadlines, call (518) 371-8888 and we will try to reach you the same day.
What does it cost?
Fees vary with the work. A Schenectady County closing, estate plan, or business formation is typically flat-fee; litigation, criminal defense, and family cases are billed by retainer or by the hour. The terms are written down at your first meeting, before work starts.
Why Schenectady County Clients Choose Ianniello Anderson
- Two nearby offices. Clifton Park is closest to Niskayuna and Glenville, and Albany is an I-90 drive from the city of Schenectady.
- State Street familiarity. We appear in the Judicial Building courts and the county’s city and town courts.
- Reach across the Capital Region. Our Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls offices also serve neighboring Saratoga and Warren counties.
Our Capital Region Offices
Our Clifton Park and Albany offices are the closest to Schenectady County.
- Clifton Park: 805 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065
- Saratoga Springs: 6 Butler Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- Albany: 8 Airline Drive, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205
- Glens Falls: 333 Glen Street, Suite 200, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Call us at (518) 371-8888 to schedule a consultation.
Talk to a Schenectady County Attorney Today
If your matter is in Schenectady County, reach out and we will outline your options. Call (518) 371-8888, or visit our contact page to send a message.
Why Capital Region Clients Choose Us
50+ Years in the Capital Region
Founded 1971. Three generations of Capital Region families have closed homes, settled estates, and built businesses with our firm.
Full-Service Range, Deep Experience
Real estate is our anchor practice, but our attorneys also handle family law, estate planning, criminal defense, and business matters, so one firm can follow your situation as it changes.
Four Offices, One Firm
Clifton Park, Albany, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls. Wherever your matter is, we're already there.
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