--- title: "Paula L. Feroleto | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paula-l-feroleto" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Paula L. Feroleto Erie County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Erie 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 - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Erie County, 2009-2021 - Legal career: Associate and later first female partner at Brown & Kelly LLP (1983–2004) Elected to the New York Supreme Court in 2004 (served in 2005) Administrative Judge of the 8th Judicial District (2009–2021) - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Erie County, NY, 2005-2018 - Position: Justice, Erie County Supreme Court (Part 14, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, NY) - Justice of the New York Supreme Court, 8th Judicial District, serving in the Erie County Supreme Court and covering all eight counties in the district: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming ### Education - JD — University at Buffalo — 1982 - Georgetown University — B.A. (1978) ### Additional information - overseeing operations in 22 court buildings - As Administrative Judge, Feroleto oversaw civil and criminal matters, Family Court, Surrogate Court, and City Courts in the district. ## 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=NelygfLsQ9twShGkfFZVwQ%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=NelygfLsQ9twShGkfFZVwQ%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=NelygfLsQ9twShGkfFZVwQ%3D%3D) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14718/paula-l-feroleto/) - [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) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14718/paula-l-feroleto/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paula-l-feroleto", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paula-l-feroleto", "name": "Paula L. 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Late submissions may result in an adjournment at the Court’s discretion or refusal by the Court to consider the untimely submission. 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Adjournments are granted upon consent of opposing counsel but, if counsel refuses, the Court has a liberal adjournment policy of motions made within the minimum time limits of the CPLR and may grant an adjournment upon request, even if opposed. This is especially true if the papers were hand delivered to opposing counsel or e-filed immediately before a weekend or holiday and for summary judgment motions. Counsel should keep in mind the Standards of Civility (Appendix A to 22 NYCRR part 1200) in all dealings with counsel and the Court. Motions must be adjourned to a specific date; general adjournments will not be permitted. Requests for adjournment of motions where opposing counsel does not consent, should be made by conference call to the Court. 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Please note: adjournment requests should be made by email to Siobhan McMahon and David Caywood shmcmaho@nycourts.gov; and dcaywood@nycourts.gov; please do not file letter requests for adjournments on 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions to resolve discovery disputes shall be accompanied by an affidavit of good faith attempt at resolution. Letters between counsel are insufficient. There must have been a conversation between counsel to attempt to resolve discovery disputes. Summary judgment motions must be timely made pursuant to CPLR §3212(a), unless otherwise directed by the Court. 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses All requests for TROs must comply with Uniform Rules for Trial Court §202.7(f). Requests for TROs on cases assigned to another judge will be considered only upon approval of the IAS judge or his/her law clerk except in cases where both are unavailable. 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Civil: Pretrial conferences will be scheduled upon the Court’s receipt of an RJI and/or calendar Note of issue. Pleadings and a brief summary of the case in letter form are required in advance of the conference. Any request for an adjournment shall be made to the Judge’s secretary and confirmation of all adjournments and notice of rescheduled dates must be made in writing (e-mail preferred) to all parties and the Court. 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Matrimonial: Preliminary conferences scheduled pursuant to Matrimonial Rules. One adjournment without Court permission; thereafter, prior consent of the Court required. 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Adjournments are granted by permission of the Judge only. Deadlines on expert disclosure shall be set by the Judge on a case-by-case basis. Pleadings and list of witnesses (both expert and lay) should be sent to the Court one (1) week in advance of jury selection; the exception being in medical malpractice cases for expert name disclosure. Motions in limine to be submitted prior to jury selection and heard thereafter as scheduled by the Court. Proposed requests to charge and verdict sheets shall be submitted on the first day of proof. The Court’s preference is to receive these by e-mail with the requests attached. They may be supplemented upon the conclusion of proof. Charge conference by informal discussion to be held at or near close of proof with results put on the record upon request. 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/JudgeFeroleto2025.pdf) · Source page 3 · 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.