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

Stowell-Pluckrose, Tammy Marie v. Pluckrose, Kevin Matthew

On October 22, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

HARMON, BRADY v. COUNTY OF SARATOGA et al

On September 23, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

a minor, P.S. v. Saratoga County et al

On September 16, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

Willson, Deborah v. Cabrera Cabrera, Rodrigo

On September 16, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Family

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Sep 29, 2026

McNally, Matthew et al v. Foy, Stephanie

On September 15, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Commercial

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Oct 23, 2026

Roberts, Marissa et al v. Selective Insurance Company

On September 10, 2026 a tort-other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Sep 10, 2026

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Tort-Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Sep 14, 2026

EHRICHS, EDWARD et al v. THE LOFRUMENTO AGENCY, INC. et al

On September 10, 2026 a comm-insurance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

1 File

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Sep 10, 2026

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Comm-Insurance

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Insurance

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General Insurance

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Oct 14, 2026

COLUCCIELLO, RACHEL v. ROBUSTO, NATHAN et al

On September 3, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

11 Files

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Sep 03, 2026

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Confession of Judgment

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Supreme

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Oct 14, 2026

Citizens Bank, N.A. v. Curley, Kenneth R. et al

On September 3, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

7 Files

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Sep 03, 2026

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Commercial

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 19, 2026

Donovan, James J et al v. Baker, Raymond E

On September 3, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

6 Files

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Sep 03, 2026

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Supreme

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Tort-Other

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 08, 2026

Johnson, Christopher M. et al v. Borgeest, John D.

On September 1, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Sep 01, 2026

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RP-Other

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 16, 2026

Jackson, JO v. Jackson, Richard

On August 27, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Closed

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Mat-Contested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 09, 2026

Cirincione, Richard D v. 1581 Route 9 Royal Plaza LLC

On August 25, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

7 Files

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Aug 25, 2026

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Closed

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Oct 23, 2026

Curran, Maureen K v. Curran, William T

On August 19, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Aug 19, 2026

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Practice Area

Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 16, 2026

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Millier, Trisha

On August 19, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

3 Files

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Aug 19, 2026

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Oct 14, 2026

Jackson, Richard v. Jackson, Jo Reed

On August 18, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Aug 18, 2026

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 07, 2026

Goetz, Joseph L v. Endurance Dealer Services LLC and Endurance Warranty Services LLC,

On August 17, 2026 a comm-business entity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Comm-Business Entity

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Securities

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Business Governance

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Aug 18, 2026

Cosme, Andrew v. County of Saratoga

On August 15, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

10 Files

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Aug 15, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Springel, Jeremy D v. Tarek, Mohammed

On August 13, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

1 File

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Aug 13, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 09, 2026

Knaack, Donald F et al v. Plank Road Associates

On August 13, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

5 Files

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Aug 13, 2026

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 20, 2026

N., A. et al v. Jet Enterprises M1, LLC et al

On August 5, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

9 Files

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Aug 05, 2026

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Tort-Other

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Aug 27, 2026

Spagnola, Brandon et al v. Benham, Elizabeth A.

On August 3, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

16 Files

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Aug 03, 2026

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Supreme

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RP-Other

Practice Area

Property

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General Property

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Oct 07, 2026

The Luther Forest Corporation v. Assessor of the Town of Stillwater et al

On July 31, 2026 a rp-tax certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

5 Files

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Jul 31, 2026

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Supreme

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RP-Tax Certiorari

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Tax

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Assessment Challenge

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Oct 09, 2026

Oppedisano, Tom v. Oppedisano, Heather

On July 29, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saratoga County. Judge Dianne N. Freestone presiding.

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Jul 29, 2026

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Supreme

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Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 16, 2026

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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

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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