Judge Frank Caruso - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Frank Caruso is a Justice of the Niagara County Supreme Court in the Eighth Judicial District of New York. He was appointed to the Supreme Court bench by former Governor George Pataki in 2006 and then elected to the seat in 2008. He filled the vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Eugene F. Pigott, Jr. to the New York Court of Appeals.

Just prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court in 2006, Justice Caruso had been appointed that same year to serve as an acting judge for the Buffalo City Court. He came to the City Court from the Tonawanda Town Court, where he had served as a town justice since 1995.

Justice Caruso received his B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1978. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1982.

Before becoming a town justice, Caruso served as a deputy city attorney and city prosecutor for the City of Tonawanda.

His memberships have included the Erie County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the past president of the Bar Association of the Tonawandas.

Recent Cases by Hon. Frank Caruso

Darren Poltorak v. City Of Lockport, County Of Niagara, Niagara County Center For Economic Developement, Niagara County Industrial Developement Agency

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

4 Files

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May 14, 2024

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Supreme

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Niagara County, NY

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May 16, 2024

Lt. Eric Gieseler v. Zakery J Nalbone

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

6 Files

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May 10, 2024

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Supreme

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May 16, 2024

Fawn Goslinski, Patrick Murtha v. Ronald Coty Jr., Charles Calabro

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

19 Files

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May 09, 2024

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Supreme

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May 15, 2024

The Huntington National Bank v. Cameron Transport Corp., Cameron Liquor Store Llc, Faisel Haruna

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

13 Files

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May 08, 2024

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Supreme

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Niagara County, NY

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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May 15, 2024

Scott D Kaltman, Jennifer H Kaltman Individually and as Parents and Natural Guardians of J. K. K., and Infant v. Jennifer Warthling, Shawn Warthling

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

8 Files

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Apr 16, 2024

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Supreme

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Apr 19, 2024

Priscila Sepulveda v. City Of Lockport

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

9 Files

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Apr 01, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Apr 02, 2024

C2 Advance Llc v. Rockwell Defense Group Llc, Jared Forrest Lawyer, Kenneth Legrand Bradford

On March 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

12 Files

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Mar 19, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Mar 20, 2024

Christine Converso v. Board Of Education Of The City School District For The City Of Lockport, Lockport City School District, Lockport Public Library

On March 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

2 Files

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Mar 18, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Mar 20, 2024

Michael B Hickey v. Renee E Hickey

On March 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

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Mar 18, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Mar 19, 2024

The Merchant Marketplace Holdings Corp v. Rossco Llc, Cloud 509 Llc, Margo Ross, Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

On February 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

13 Files

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Feb 23, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Feb 25, 2024

In the Matter of the Application of Anna Baker for Leave to Change Her Name to Ann C. Baker

On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

4 Files

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Feb 22, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Family

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Name Change

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Feb 25, 2024

Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union v. Emily Harrison

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

5 Files

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Feb 20, 2024

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Closed

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Feb 22, 2024

Ally Bank v. Tameka Johnson, John Doe

On February 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

6 Files

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Feb 16, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Feb 22, 2024

Todd Hanney v. Geico General Insurance Company

On February 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Feb 06, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Torts

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Automobile

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Feb 06, 2024

Cori Maynard v. Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.

On February 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

5 Files

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Feb 06, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Torts

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General Torts

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Feb 07, 2024

Denis J. Bastible, Esq., On Behalf Of Christine Converso v. Lockport Public Library

On February 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

8 Files

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Feb 05, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Feb 06, 2024

Timothy P Bakula v. Daniel D Kuhar

On February 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

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Closed

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Supreme

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Family

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Domestic Violence

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Feb 20, 2024

The Merchant Marketplace Holdings Corp v. De La Cruz Marine Llc, Johnny De La Cruz Jr

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

35 Files

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Feb 01, 2024

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Closed

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Supreme

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Niagara County, NY

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 15, 2024

Daniel D. Ruehl v. Tanya R Ruehl

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2024

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Supreme

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Niagara County, NY

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May 16, 2024

Dorwood Mhc Ny Llc v. Jeffrey Sidebottom, Jeffrey S. Phillips, New York State Department Of Taxation And Finance, People Of The State Of New York Newfane Town Court

On January 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

6 Files

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Jan 23, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Jan 24, 2024

Dorwood Mhc Ny, Llc v. Craig R. Fritzsch, Connexus

On January 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

7 Files

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Jan 09, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Jan 10, 2024

Stephen Gaydos v. Robert M. Cinelli

On January 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

7 Files

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Jan 04, 2024

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Family

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Domestic Violence

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Jan 06, 2024

Emily D Reisman, Adam R Didier v. Niagara County, Niagara County Department Of Social Services

On December 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

12 Files

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Dec 22, 2023

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Niagara County

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Niagara County, NY

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Dec 23, 2023

United Mobile Homes Of New York, Inc v. Misty Cleveland

On December 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Niagara County. Judge Frank Caruso presiding.

6 Files

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Dec 19, 2023

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Active

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About

Frank Caruso
Current Appointment 8th Judicial District - Niagara County Supreme Court, Department Part II	8th Judicial District - Niagara County Supreme Court, Department Part II
Previous Appointment 8th Judicial District - Buffalo City Court	8th Judicial District - Buffalo City Court
Education B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo - 1978 J.D., University of Dayton School of Law - 1982	B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo - 1978 J.D., University of Dayton School of Law - 1982

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 8th Judicial District - Niagara County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - 8th Judicial District - Buffalo City Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (716) 371-4000
Secretary:	+1 (716) 371-4013
Fax:	+1 (716) 371-4042
Law Clerk:	+1 (716) 371-4014

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy City Attorney and City Prosecutor	City of Tonawanda	Erie County, New York
Acting Judge	Buffalo City Court	Erie County, New York
Town Justice	Tonawanda Town Court	Erie County, New York