Judge Dianne N. Freestone - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Dianne N. Freestone is a justice of the Saratoga County Supreme Court in the Fourth Judicial District of New York. She was elected to the Supreme Court in 2019.

Freestone received a B.A. from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1981. She went on to earn a J.D. from Albany Law School in 1985.

Prior to her election to the bench, she was practicing as a partner at Pentkowski, Pastore & Freestone. Her primary area of practice was matrimonial law. She joined the firm in 1990 after serving as an assistant public defender with the Saratoga County Public Defender’s Office. She joined the Public Defender’s Office in 1987.

Freestone also served as a Saratoga Springs Republican Committee member and was vice-chair of the Saratoga County Republican Committee. In addition, she served as president of the Women’s Republican Club of Saratoga and Convenor of the Fourth Judicial District Republican Delegate Convention.

In 2016, Freestone was appointed to serve as a member of the Attorney Grievance Committee.

She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Dianne N. Freestone

Prime Route 50 Llc v. The Assessor, The Board Of Assessors, The Board Of Assessment Review Of The Town Of Wilton, The Town Of Wilton

On July 22, 2024 a real property - tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 22, 2024

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Real Property - Tax Certiorari

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Tax

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Assessment Challenge

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Jul 23, 2024

Ellsworth Owner Llc, Ellsworth Tic Ii Owner Llc, Ellsworth Tic Iii Owner Llc, Ellsworth Tic Iv Owner Llc, Ellsworth Tic V Owner Llc, Ellsworth Tic Vi Owner Llc, Ellsworth Tic Vii Owner Llc, Ellsworth Tic Viii Owner Llc v. Board Of Assessment Review,…

On July 18, 2024 a real property - tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 18, 2024

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Real Property - Tax Certiorari

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Jul 18, 2024

Wilton Commons Limited Partnership v. Board Of Assessment Review, Assessor Of The Town Of Wilton, Town Of Wilton

On July 18, 2024 a real property - tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 18, 2024

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Real Property - Tax Certiorari

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Jul 18, 2024

Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. v. The Town Of Hadley, New York, Its Assessor, Board Of Assessment Review

On July 16, 2024 a real property - tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 16, 2024

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Real Property - Tax Certiorari

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Jul 16, 2024

Beechwood Saratoga Llc/Oak Ridge v. The Board Of Assessors And The Board Of Assessment Review Of The City Of Saratoga Springs

On July 15, 2024 a real property - partition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 15, 2024

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Real Property - Partition

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Property

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Jul 22, 2024

Tractor Supply Company #175 v. The Board Of Assessors And/Or The Assessor Of The Town Of Clifton Park, And The Board Of Assessment Review

On July 15, 2024 a real property - tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 15, 2024

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Real Property - Tax Certiorari

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Jul 22, 2024

Nasir Nesmith, Rachelle Bobbitt v. Jelisa Mills, Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company, Bristol West Insurance Company

On July 10, 2024 a torts - motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 10, 2024

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Torts - Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jul 11, 2024

In the Matter of the Application of Madison Ryer Calder For Leave to Assume the Name of Madison Calder Ryer

On July 8, 2024 an other matters - name change/sex designation change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 08, 2024

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Other Matters - Name Change/Sex Designation Change

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Family

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Name Change

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Jul 11, 2024

Ethan Smith v. New York State Department Of Motor Vehicles

On July 1, 2024 a special proceedings - cplr article 78 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 01, 2024

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Special Proceedings - CPLR Article 78

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Administrative

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Jul 05, 2024

Paige Aldrich, Patricia Aldrich, James Aldrich v. Amy Scott, Rachel Scott, Garrison Property And Casualty Insurance Company

On June 24, 2024 a torts - motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jun 24, 2024

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Torts - Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 25, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application Of A.T., by her mother and natural guardian ASHLEY TORRES, Ashley Torres Individually v. Mechanicville Elementary School, Mechanicville City School District, Mechanicville City School District Board Of Education, The…

On June 14, 2024 a torts - other (negligence) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jun 14, 2024

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Torts - Other (Negligence)

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Jun 18, 2024

J.G. Wentworth Originations, Llc v. Prudential Insurance Company Of America, Prudential Assigned Settlement Services Corp., Harriet Darby

On June 11, 2024 a special proceedings - other (structured settlement tra) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

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Special Proceedings - Other (Structured Settlement Tra)

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Jun 14, 2024

James M Smith v. Alisha Chase

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 17, 2024

John F Baker Individually, Supreme Cuisine, Inc. v. Caroline Street Properties, Llc, Elfont Saratoga, Llc, Joanna Rotunde, Ryan Venezia, Gary Elfont, John Does, Jane Does, Fictitious Names Intended To Designate Unknown Occupants Of Mortgaged Premises

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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Property

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Foreclosure

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May 17, 2024

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, D/B/A National Grid v. Donald Shore, Linda R. Ellett

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Property

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Eminent Domain

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May 10, 2024

Emilia Medick, Hop City Maple v. Town Of Ballston Zoning Board Of Appeals, Jeffrey Stickles, Willow Marsh Farm

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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May 07, 2024

Village Of Victory v. Kelly Rowland

On April 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 20, 2024

Peachtree Settlement Funding, Llc v. Dean Hammond, Mayflower Assignment Corporation, Genworth Life Insurance Company Of New York

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

Town Of Ballston, Town Board Of The Town Of Ballston v. Dana K Fredenburgh

On April 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Apr 09, 2024

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Saratoga County

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Saratoga County, NY

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Property

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Apr 11, 2024

In The Matter Of The Application Of Rental Claims Services To Stay The Arbitration Sought To Be Had By v. Taeyoung Kim

On April 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Apr 08, 2024

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Saratoga County

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Saratoga County, NY

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Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Apr 10, 2024

Barbara J Rouse v. Barry D Rouse

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 02, 2024

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Timothy W Garabedian

On April 3, 2024 an other matters - consumer credit (card) debt buyer plaintiff case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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Other Matters - Consumer Credit (Card) Debt Buyer Plaintiff

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Jun 24, 2024

In the Matter of the Application of Alex Edward Dordon For Leave to Change Name to Alex Edward Dordoni

On March 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N Freestone presiding.

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Mar 20, 2024

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Saratoga County, NY

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Family

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Mar 22, 2024

In the Matter of the Application of MARY BRENNAN BROWN

On March 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N Freestone presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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About

Dianne N. Freestone
Current Appointment 4th Judicial District - Saratoga County Supreme Court	4th Judicial District - Saratoga County Supreme Court
Education 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 J.D., Albany Law School - 1985

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 4th Judicial District - Saratoga County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (518) 451-8840
Clerk Fax:	+1 (518) 453-5937
Chambers:	+1 (518) 788-9546

Career History

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