Resources
NYS Unified Court System
NYCourts.gov is the official website of the New York State Unified Court System — the centralized online portal for courts across New York State. It provides up-to-date court news, a searchable court locator, access to forms and rules, online services like e-Filing and electronic document delivery, self-help resources, and information for jurors, attorneys, and the public about legal procedures and court operations.
New York eCourts Main Portal
New York eCourts Main Portal is the official online case information system provided by the New York State Unified Court System. It offers public access to court case data across several court types—including civil, criminal, and family courts—allowing users to search for case status, future appearance dates, and docket details. The portal links to different eCourts tools (such as WebCivil Local, WebCivil Supreme, WebCriminal, and WebFamily) and lets users sign up for eTrack, a service that sends email case-status updates and appearance reminders.
Find Law
FindLaw.com is one of the most widely used online legal resources, offering free legal information, articles, case law summaries, federal and state statutes, and guides on a wide range of legal topics. It also includes a comprehensive directory of lawyers to help users find attorneys by location and practice area, plus tools and resources for small businesses, consumers, students, and legal professionals. The site is designed to make legal topics more understandable and help people take informed next steps, whether that’s learning about the law or connecting with legal help.
Mat Law
MatLaw Systems Corp. is a professional legal information and practice-support site focused on family and matrimonial law, especially for practitioners in New York State. Founded in 1993, it offers expert-based software tools, continuing legal education (CLE) seminars, a searchable legal library with annotated decisions, and published resources to help family law attorneys stay informed, improve productivity, and strengthen their practice. The site also provides articles, case updates, and a newsletter geared toward legal professionals.