Buffalo Immigration Court
130 Delaware Avenue, Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14202. 5 judges with a published asylum record; the court denied 57.3% of asylum cases against 62.9% nationally.
Handles cases from
Jurisdiction map →- BUFFALO, NY - DHS DISTRICT OFFICE (including any sub-offices)
- Allegheny County Jail
- Niagara County Jail, NY
Hearing locations
- Allegheny County Jai
Judges
| Judge | Appointed | Decisions | Denial rate | Leaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary C. Baumgarten | March 2019 | 702 | 80.9% | Strict |
| Brandi Lohr | August 2023 | 292 | 55.5% | Lenient |
| Steven J. Connelly | October 2010 | 363 | 53.4% | Lenient |
| Walter Hammele Ruehle | September 2016 | 745 | 52.3% | Lenient |
| Denise C. Hochul | January 2016 | 426 | 32.4% | Lenient |