Judges
Judge Drain
Chambers: (914) 390-4155
Announcement
Please be advised that laptop computers and other electronic and cellular devices are not
allowed in the White Plains Courthouse. An attorney requiring a laptop computer for a hearing
must obtain an order from the Court prior to the day of the hearing. The attorney should submit
the request and a proposed model form order to Judge Drain's chambers
at rdd.chambers@nysb.uscourts.gov.
Guidelines for Submission of Electronic Orders to Judge Drain
Scheduling and Adjourning Hearings and Settlements:
It is strongly recommended that phone calls to Judge Drain's chambers or courtroom deputy
regarding scheduling matters and adjournments be made between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m.
It will take longer for a response to such calls made at other times. In addition,
adjournments normally are not granted if requested after 12:00 noon the day before the
hearing, and parties should inform chambers as promptly as practicable after they have
agreed to settle a matter.
Contact
300 Quarropas Street
White Plains, NY 10601-4140
(914) 390-4060
Hours of operation:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Serving Rockland and Westchester Counties
Attorney Service Pass Application
Attorneys wishing to bring cellular phones into the courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY
must first obtain a service pass issued by the District Court. These passes can be obtained by going personally
to the District Court located on the first floor, filling out a short application, which is obtained there and
displaying your State issued attorney registration card. Your picture will be taken and the attorney service pass
will be issued and given to you. This is done by the District Court at this location on
Fridays only from 9-12 and 2-4. There is no fee for this pass.
Directions
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From Tappan Zee Bridge and Garden State Parkway:
Travel East over the Tappan Zee Bridge, continue South on the New York State Thruway
to Exit 8 (Route 287 East-Cross Westchester Expressway). Take Route 287 East to Exit 5
(Route 100, Route 119 White Plains). Exit ramp onto Route 119 East. Go East on Route 119
for approximately 9 traffic lights. Pass under the Metro-North train station. Go Two more
lights to South Lexington Avenue; make a right turn onto Lexington Avenue and go two lights
to Quarropas Street; make a left turn on Quarropas. The courthouse in on the corner.
From Hutchinson River Parkway:
Take Exit 23N (Mamaroneck Avenue). Continue on Mamaroneck Avenue into White Plains
(approximately 3 miles) to Quarropas Street. Make a left turn onto Quarropas and go 3 blocks
to the courthouse. The courthouse is on the right at South Lexington Avenue.
From Route 95 (New England Thruway):
Take Route 95 to Route 287 West. Take Route 287 West to Exit 6. At the end of the exit ramp
there is a stop sign, at the stop sign turn left and go to the first traffic light and make
another left onto North Broadway. Take North Broadway to Martine Avenue and make a right on
Martine Avenue. Take Martine Avenue to South Lexington Avenue and make a left on South Lexington
Avenue. The courthouse is on the left.
From New York City and New Jersey (via the George Washington Bridge):
Take the Major Deegan North (which becomes the New York State Thruway) to Exit 8. This puts you on
Route 287, take Route 287 to Exit 5 and follow directions from the Tappan Zee Bridge.
Via Public Transportation:
Take the Metro-North (Blue Line) to White Plains Station. Walk two blocks to South Lexington Avenue.
Turn right at South Lexington Avenue and walk two more blocks to Quarropas Street. The courthouse is
on the corner.