--- title: "Melissa L. Cianfrini | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/melissa-l-cianfrini" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Melissa L. Cianfrini Genesee County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Genesee County Supreme Court - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, Acting Supreme Court, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, 2024 to Present - Judge, County Court, Genesee County (Multi-Bench), Elected, 2022 to 2031 - In August 2022, Judge Cianfrini rejected a plea deal in a child sex abuse case involving Wesley N. Thigpen, citing inadequate sentencing and concerns from victims and law enforcement. - County Attorney's Office, Genesee County, Assistant County Attorney, 2020 to 2022 - Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini is a judge on the Genesee County Supreme Court Multi‐Bench in New York’s 8th Judicial District, elected in 2021, with a background in public prosecution, defense, and private legal practice - District Attorney's Office, Genesee County, Assistant District Attorney, 2010 to 2020 - Public Defender's Office, Genesee County, Assistant Public Defender, 2008 to 2010 - Harter, Secrest & Emery, LLP, Associate, 2006 to 2008 - Cianfrini Law Firm, LLP, Associate, 2004 to 2006 - Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, LLC, Associate, 1999 to 2004 ### Education - University of Pittsburgh — J.D. (1999) - University of Pittsburgh — B.A. (1995) ### Additional information - Cianfrini Law Firm (Oakfield, 2004–2006) - Genesee County Supreme Court (Multi‐Bench), which handles civil matters such as divorce, separation, annulment, high‐value civil cases, and felony criminal prosecutions outside New York City. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=YZGzF8Knh/TRw3zPEfcKgg%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=YZGzF8Knh/TRw3zPEfcKgg%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=YZGzF8Knh/TRw3zPEfcKgg%3D%3D) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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Adjournment Requests: To make a request for an adjournment, please consult the specific rules for each court part (i.e., criminal, civil, surrogate, etc.) below. However, every request for adjournment, regardless of court part, must follow the procedure See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Before a request for an adjournment may be submitted to the Court for consideration, the attorney or pro se litigant must provide See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Also, unless the request for adjournment is granted by the Court, the parties and counsel are directed to appear as originally scheduled barring extraordinary circumstances. Stated more directly, even if both counsel consent to an adjournment, the Court must grant the request before the appearance is removed from the calendar. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments A. Requests for Adjournments in Criminal Matters (except for IDV Court matters) All requests for adjournment of appearances, except sentencing (See item “II(B)” below) must be made in writing or sent via email. Direct all adjournment requests to Jennifer Lamb with copies to Rhonda Natalizia. Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for adjournment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Requests for Adjournment of Sentencing Any request for the adjournment of a sentencing must be made three (3) business days in advance of the sentencing date and must be made in writing or via e-mail to Jennifer Lamb with copies to Rhonda Natalizia. Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for a sentencing adjournment. Counsel should be prepared to submit any documentary proof supporting the need for such adjournment with the written request. Any request for adjournment of sentencing less than three business days in advanced will be viewed with disfavor and should be accompanied with documentation supporting the need for the request, i.e., quarantine orders, doctor’s notes, etc. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers C. Requests for Extensions of Time All requests for extensions of time must be made in writing or sent via email. Direct all requests for extensions of time to Jennifer Lamb and Douglas Curella, Esq. with copies to Rhonda Natalizia. Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for an extension. Contact opposing counsel prior to submitting an extension request and indicate whether opposing counsel consents or objects to such extension. If the request for extension requires the re-scheduling of an appearance date before the Court, requesting counsel must supply three alternate dates and times that both counsels are available regardless if opposing counsel objects to the request for extension. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Submission of Motions: Motions must be sent via email to dcurella@nycourts.gov, jlamb@nycourts.gov, and rnataliz@nycourts.gov. Parties must also submit a hard copy to chambers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Responses to Motions: Parties must respond to motions both via email and hard copy to chambers as indicated above. If a party decides to not file a motion or to respond, the party must inform chambers before or on the date that the filing is due. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Requests for Adjournments All requests for adjournment of appearances must be made in writing or sent via email. Direct all adjournment requests to Stephanie Lewandowski with copies to Rhonda Natalizia. Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for adjournment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for an extension. Contact opposing counsel prior to submitting an extension request and indicate whether opposing counsel consents or objects to such extension. If the request for extension requires the re-scheduling of an appearance date before the Court, requesting counsel must supply three alternate dates and times that both counsel are available regardless if opposing counsel objects to the request for extension. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. Reports and Recommendations and Fee Requests should be submitted to the Court at least 48 hours before the appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 3. Attorneys must prepare proposed decrees and citations ahead of the appearance dates for Judicial Settlements and Wrongful Deaths only. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 4. Requests for Adjournments - All requests for adjournment of appearances must be made in writing or sent via email. Direct all adjournment requests to Jennifer Lamb with copies to Mary Milham and Patrick Flaherty. Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for adjournment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Requests for Adjournments of Criminal or Family Part Matters All requests for adjournment of any criminal (except for requests for sentencing [see V(C) below) or family part appearances must be made in writing or sent via email. Direct all adjournment requests to Amy Klein with copies to Rhonda Natalizia. Do not copy the judge on any e- mail request for adjournment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Requests for Adjournment of Sentencing Any request for the adjournment of a sentencing must be made three (3) business days in advance of the sentencing date and must be made in writing or via e-mail to Amy Klein with copies to Rhonda Natalizia. Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for a sentencing adjournment. Counsel should be prepared to submit any documentary proof supporting the need for such adjournment with the written request. Any request for adjournment of sentencing less than three business days in advanced will be viewed with disfavor and should be accompanied with documentation supporting the need for the request, i.e., quarantine orders, doctor’s notes, etc. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers D. Requests for Extensions of Time All requests for extensions of time must be made in writing or sent via email. Direct all requests for extensions of time to Amy Klein and Douglas Curella, Esq. with copies to Rhonda Natalizia. Do not copy the judge on any e-mail request for an extension. Contact opposing counsel See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances prior to submitting an extension request and indicate whether opposing counsel consents or objects to such extension. If the request for extension requires the re-scheduling of an appearance date before the Court, requesting counsel must supply three alternate dates and times that both counsel are available regardless if opposing counsel objects to the request for extension. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice D. Submission of Motions/Orders in Criminal or Family Matters Parties must send motions/orders via email and submit a hard copy to Amy Klein. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice E. Responses to Motions Parties must respond to motions both via email and a hard copy to Amy Klein. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers A. Scheduling of Pretrial Conferences Pretrial conferences will be scheduled upon the Court’s receipt of an RJI and/or calendar Note of Issue. A one-page summary of the case is required in advance of the conference and is to be e-mailed to rnataliz@nycourts.gov one week prior to the conference. Do not mail. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Requests for Adjournments of Pretrial Conferences See Section I(A)1 above on page 1 for the procedure to request an adjournment. Adjournments will NOT be granted if request is made within one business day of the conference and/or if the matter is beyond the Court’s Standards and Goals. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Pre-Trial Negotiations and Trial Dates Counsel is expected to engage in vigorous efforts to reach settlement in advance of the trial date so that the jury pool will not be unnecessarily expended. The Court will contact counsel before the trial date to ascertain the status of negotiations. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. Adjournment Requests for Trial Dates Adjournments are only with the permission of the Court. See Section I(A)1 above on page 1 for the procedure to request an adjournment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Trial Procedures Copies of pleadings, particulars, requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets, and original in limine motions, shall be filed five business days, and responding papers filed two business days, in advance of the trial. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Requests to charge should be made by PJI number only unless significant additional language is requested (with cited authorities) along with Proposed Verdict Sheet and must be e-mailed to the Judge’s Law Clerk, Douglas J. Curella Jr., Esq., at dcurella@nycourts.gov two days before the start of trial. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Prior to jury selection, counsel is required to exchange names and addresses of witnesses, including expert witnesses, 60 days prior to the start of trial for the plaintiff and 30 days prior to the start of trial for the defendant. Prior to the commencement of proof, all exhibits are to be marked for identification. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/JudgeCianfrini2026.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27. - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.