Walter B. Debow at a glance
- Current role
- Court of Claims Judge
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Walter B. Debow
Court of Claims Judge · Albany County Court of Claims
Biography
Professional career
- 2014–present: Judge, New York State Court of Claims, Saratoga County the biographical record
- 2006–2014: Judge, New York State Court of Claims, Albany County the biographical record
- Licensed to practice law in Georgia (1994) and New York (1995) the biographical record
- is a New York State Court of Claims judge with a long career in both judicial service and state government legal work
Education
- Emory University School of Law the biographical record — J.D. (1994)
- B.A., State University of New York at Albany, 1991 the biographical record
Additional information
- Appointed to this position by former New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2014
- , appointed by former Governor George Pataki in 2006
- 1995–1997: Home Rule Counsel - 1997–1999: Assistant Counsel - 1999–2003: Senior Assistant Counsel - 2003–2006: Deputy Counsel
- Judge Walter B. (W. Brooks) DeBow — Biography
- Before becoming a judge, DeBow spent
- Began his tenure as part of the gubernatorial transition team when Governor George Pataki was elected
- , Judge Walter B. DeBow’s career blends high-level state government legal service with judicial leadership in New York’s Court of Claims, reflecting both policy expertise and legal acumen.
- The New York Court of Claims handles claims against the state, among them those for damages, contracts, and torts.
- 12 years in the Office of the Governor of New York
- Albany County Bar Association
- Saratoga County Bar Association
- In summary
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Courtroom Technology
Courtwide
The New York Court of Claims publishes courtroom evidence-presentation technology, including document/photo/object/video presentation and laptop connections in specified courtrooms.
With minimal effort, attorneys can present documents, color photos, objects, videos, and use electronic presentations to bring details to the court.Court of Claims Courtroom Technology ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
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 obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
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.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 206 — Uniform Rules Court Claims
New York Court of Claims
Court of Claims actions and proceedings
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York Court of Claims
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York Court of Claims
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Court of Claims Courtroom Technology
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View Court of Claims Courtroom Technology ↗