Judge Donald F. Cerio, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo

Biography

The Hon. Donald F. Cerio, Jr. is an Acting Justice of the Madison County Supreme Court in the Sixth Judicial District of New York. Justice Cerio was originally appointed to the New York State Court of Claims by former Governor David Patterson in 2008 and was subsequently reappointed to the Court of Claims by Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2017.


He is a registered Democrat.


Justice Cerio received his B.S. from the State University of New York at Brockport in 1979. He went on to earn his J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 1983.


After graduating from law school, Cerio joined the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, where he would spend his entire legal career outside of the bench. He first worked as an assistant district attorney from 1983 until 1985, when he rose to chief assistant district attorney. Then, in 1990, Cerio was elected to serve as the district attorney for Madison County. He would continue to serve as district attorney after being re-elected to the position for four subsequent terms. While serving as the district attorney, Cerio would be credited with establishing the first Victim’s Advocate in Madison County. He remained with the D.A.’s office until his appointment to the Court of Claims in 2008.


During his tenure as the district attorney, Cerio also served as an adjunct professor at Syracuse University Law School from 2001 to 2008.


Justice Cerio grew up in Canastota, New York, where he graduated from Canastota High School in 1975.

Recent Cases by Hon. Donald F. Cerio, Jr.

On February 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2023

On December 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2022

Status

Pre-RJI

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2022

On October 31, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Oct 31, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On October 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2023

On October 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2023

On September 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Sep 29, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On September 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 20, 2022

On September 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On September 16, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2023

On September 2, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On August 31, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2022

On August 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2022

On August 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Aug 08, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 01, 2022

On August 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Aug 08, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2023

On August 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On August 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Aug 04, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2023

On August 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Aug 01, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2022

On August 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Aug 01, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2022

On July 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 30, 2022

On July 12, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F. Cerio, Jr. presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Jul 12, 2022

Status

Pre-RJI

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 03, 2022

On July 12, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jul 12, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2022

On July 7, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2023

On June 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jun 29, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2022

On June 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge Donald F Cerio presiding.

38 Files
Filed

Jun 28, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

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