Judge Dianne N. Freestone: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Dianne N. Freestone is a justice on the Saratoga County Supreme Court in the 4th Judicial District of New York. She was elected to the bench on November 5, 2019.

The 4th Judicial District encompasses Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington counties.

Freestone earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1981. She then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1985. She is licensed to practice in New York (1986).

After graduating from law school, Freestone entered into private practice at Pentkowski, Pastore & Freestone. She remained with the firm for the next thirty-four years, primarily representing clients in matrimonial matters. During her tenure there, she supplemented her practice with service as an assistant public defender with the Saratoga County Public Defender’s Office (1987 to 1989).

Her memberships have included the Women’s Republican Club of Saratoga. She has also been involved with the New York State Attorney Grievance Committee, the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee, and the Saratoga County Republican Committee, and she has served as the convenor of the 4th Judicial District Republican Delegate Convention.

She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Dianne N. Freestone

Lighthouse Insurance Agency, LLC v. Snyder, Rosemary et al

On January 21, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 28, 2026

King, Andrea Marie v. Williams, Christopher Brian

On January 19, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jan 19, 2026

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 17, 2025

J.G. WENTWORTH ORIGINATIONS, LLC v. Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company et al

On January 8, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

Lora Como v. Katelyn Smith

On January 8, 2026 a torts - other (intentional) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Torts - Other (Intentional)

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Torts

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General Torts

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Jan 08, 2026

Kingsley, Elizabeth Mary v. Kingsley, Bryan Matthew

On January 6, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Mat-Contested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jan 13, 2026

Lemery Greisler Llc v. Iron Mountain Information Management, Llc

On January 6, 2026 a commercial - contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Commercial - Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 07, 2026

Lazer, Benadict v. Lazer, Eva

On December 18, 2025 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Mat-Contested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jan 30, 2026

Abady, Samuel A v. Abady, Chelsea

On December 17, 2025 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

8 Files

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Dec 17, 2025

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Jan 30, 2026

Benoit, Kenneth J. v. Benoit, Lena

On December 16, 2025 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Mat-Contested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 07, 2026

Waller, Katelyn v. Waller, Hartley

On December 11, 2025 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Dec 11, 2025

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Mat-Contested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 22, 2026

Riley, Kyle v. Riley, Betsy

On December 9, 2025 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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Mat-Contested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 23, 2026

Preece, Connor D. v. Preece, Jaclyn Carey

On December 3, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Dec 03, 2025

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Supreme

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 12, 2025

CHARBONEAU JR., RANDY E. v. SMITH, CHRISTOPHER D.

On December 3, 2025 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

1 File

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Dec 03, 2025

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jan 20, 2026

Marcotte, Samantha Renee v. Marcotte, Jeffrey Stephen

On November 24, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Nov 24, 2025

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Nov 28, 2025

Raphael Johnson, Keiann C. v. Johnson, Clarence R.

On November 18, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Nov 18, 2025

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Supreme

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Nov 24, 2025

SMITKIN, KATE V v. SMITKIN, MARK E

On November 18, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2025

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 08, 2025

Esposito, Patrick et al v. Boss, Grace E

On November 18, 2025 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 18, 2025

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Supreme

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RP-Other

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Jan 29, 2026

Sally, Sheavon v. Sally, Amanda

On November 10, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2025

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Closed

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Supreme

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Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 21, 2026

Bailey, Aaron K. v. Bailey, Laura

On November 5, 2025 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Nov 05, 2025

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Supreme

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Mat-Contested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 22, 2026

Carrozza, Joseph v. Carrozza, Arlene

On November 3, 2025 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

1 File

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Nov 03, 2025

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Judgment (Other)

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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OM-Other

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Jan 05, 2026

Town of Providence v. Allen, Jibber et al

On November 3, 2025 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 03, 2025

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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RP-Other

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Jan 27, 2026

Tucker, Jerrid Wesley v. Tucker, Megan Riley

On October 31, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

Filed

Oct 31, 2025

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Closed

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 15, 2026

Tucker, Chelsea v. Hair Studio One, Inc. et al

On October 30, 2025 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

1 File

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Oct 30, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Saratoga County, NY

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Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Jan 06, 2026

Ruggieri, Aureli J.

On October 22, 2025 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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RP-Other

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 28, 2025

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About

Dianne N. Freestone
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Saratoga County Supreme Court	Saratoga County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment 2019 - Saratoga County Supreme Court	2019 - Saratoga County Supreme Court
Education J.D., Albany Law School - 1985 B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh - 1981	J.D., Albany Law School - 1985 B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh - 1981
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Saratoga County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (518) 788-9546

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Pentkowski, Pastore & Freestone	Saratoga County, New York
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Saratoga County Public Defender	Saratoga County, New York
Partner	Pentkowski, Pastore & Freestone	Saratoga County, New York
Justice	Saratoga County Supreme Court	Saratoga County, New York