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The Hon. David R. Demarest (Ret.) served as a justice on the St. Lawrence County Supreme Court in the 4th Judicial District of New York. Demarest was elected to the bench on November 2, 1993. He retired on July 29, 2015.


Demarest earned a B.S. from St. Lawrence University in 1970. He then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1973.


After graduating from law school, Demarest began his legal career as a sole practitioner in his own private practice in Potsdam. He worked in that capacity until 1983, at which time he became a principal law clerk to the New York State Unified Court System. During his tenure there, he held assignments with the Hon. Edmund L. Shea and the Hon. Michael W. Duskas.


His memberships have included the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the St. Lawrence County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the St. Lawrence Industrial Development Agency.


Demarest and his wife, Sandy, reside in Potsdam, New York.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. David R. Demarest

KOCSIS, MICHAEL K., #13-A-2152, IN THE v. MASSENA VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT

On July 7, 2015 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jul 07, 2015

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Settlement

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Sep 06, 2024

HYDE, JOAN v. NIGRO COMPANIES, INC. AND OGDENSB

On July 7, 2015 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jul 07, 2015

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Settlement

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Sep 06, 2024

SEACOMM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. MARTIN, TIM

On July 6, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jul 06, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

SMITH, JESSICA - EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE v. FIRST STUDENT, INC FORMERLY KNOWNAS LAID

On July 2, 2015 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jul 02, 2015

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Closed

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Sep 06, 2024

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION v. GRIGG, JUSTIN

On June 22, 2015 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jun 22, 2015

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Settlement

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 06, 2024

MIDFIRST BANK v. GARDNER, STEVEN A., A/K/A STEVEN GARDNER

On June 19, 2015 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jun 19, 2015

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Settlement

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Sep 06, 2024

KING, JONATHAN, IN THE v. WILLIAMS, WAYNE G., IN HIS

On June 16, 2015 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jun 16, 2015

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Settlement

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Sep 06, 2024

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE

On June 8, 2015 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jun 08, 2015

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Settlement

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RP-Other

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Property

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General Property

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Sep 06, 2024

ASHBY, JAMES SAMUEL, A.K.A. JAMES S

On June 4, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jun 04, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

TWIN RIVERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. MCCALLUS, TINA M., AND JEFFREY

On June 1, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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Jun 01, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

GOUVERNEUR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA v. BISHOP, DARREN J., JAMES E. BISHOP,

On May 29, 2015 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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May 29, 2015

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Closed

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Supreme

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Sep 06, 2024

J.G. WENTWORTH ORIGINATIONS, LLC,IN THE

On May 26, 2015 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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May 26, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

HONSKY, ABIGAIL FINLEY, IN THE

On May 26, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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May 26, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

DOHENY-FARINA, JULIAN BUCKLEY, IN THE

On May 20, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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May 20, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

FIVE STAR BANK v. BROWNELL, DONALD J.

On May 19, 2015 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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May 19, 2015

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Settlement

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 06, 2024

SMITH, MICHELE FRANCES IN THE

On May 19, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

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May 19, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

POTSDAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, I

On May 15, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2015

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Settlement

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Sep 06, 2024

COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. vs. OLYMPIC TREE & LAND MANAGEMENT, INC., D

On May 15, 2015 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2015

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Settlement

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 16, 2026

MAGILL, JOYCE, THE ESTATE OF, v. HOBBS, DOROTHY, EDWIN D. GOLDWAS

On May 14, 2015 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2015

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Settlement

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RP-Other

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Property

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Sep 06, 2024

YACOBACCI, THOMAS v. SERABIAN, EXCELSA, DR., DDS

On May 13, 2015 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2015

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Dismissal

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 06, 2024

NORTHERN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. HUNTER, ALICIA M.; WORKER'S COMPENS

On May 1, 2015 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2015

Status

Closed

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St. Lawrence County

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Sep 06, 2024

MURDOCK, KRIS A. v. VERNSEY, GARY W.

On May 1, 2015 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2015

Status

Settlement

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RP-Other

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Property

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Sep 06, 2024

COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. v. PAROW, MILLI-JEAN F.

On April 30, 2015 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2015

Status

Settlement

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St. Lawrence County

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St. Lawrence County, NY

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OM-Other

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Sep 06, 2024

COFFEY, TRACY AND JEFFREY, AS PARE

On April 27, 2015 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lawrence County. Judge David R. Demarest presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2015

Status

Settlement

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St. Lawrence County

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Tort-Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2024
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About

David R. Demarest
Party Affiliation Republican Republican
Current Appointment St. Lawrence County Supreme Court St. Lawrence County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment 1993 - St. Lawrence County Supreme Court; 2007 - Re-election 1993 - St. Lawrence County Supreme Court; 2007 - Re-election
Education J.D., Albany Law School - 1973
B.S., St. Lawrence University - 1970
 		J.D., Albany Law School - 1973
B.S., St. Lawrence University - 1970

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:  NY - St. Lawrence County Supreme Court

Career History

Career History
Role Employer Where
Principal Law Clerk New York State Unified Court System None
Justice St. Lawrence County Supreme Court St. Lawrence County, New York
Sole Practitioner Private Practice St. Lawrence County, New York

Articles About David R. Demarest:

NNY 360: Supreme Court Justice Retiring

North Country Now: State Supreme Court Judge David Demarest to Retire in July After More Than 20 Years in Judicial Robes

New York Law Journal: David R. Demarest

Adirondack Daily Enterprise: Judge Demarest Announces Retirement

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