Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Peter A. Schwerzmann (Ret.) was a surrogate for the Jefferson County Surrogate’s Court in the 5th Judicial District of New York. Schwerzmann was elected to the bench in 1990 and re-elected in 2000 and 2010. His judicial term ended in 2020.


The 5th Judicial District includes Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties.


Schwerzmann earned a B.A. from St. Lawrence University in 1973. He then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1976. He was admitted to practice in New York (1977).


He has served as director of the Watertown Family YMCA; president of the Seaway Valley Council, BSA; and executive board member of the Hiawatha Seaway Council, BSA.

Recent Cases by Hon. Peter A. Schwerzmann

On August 7, 2020 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2020

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2025

On August 5, 2020 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2020

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2025

On July 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

86 Files
Filed

Jul 15, 2020

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2022

On July 15, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On July 15, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On July 14, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Jul 14, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 03, 2022

On July 9, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On July 7, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On July 6, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On July 1, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On July 1, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 30, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 30, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 25, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 25, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 24, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 24, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2022

On June 23, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 22, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2020

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 22, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2020

Status

Closed

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 17, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 16, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 10, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024

On June 10, 2020 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Peter A. Schwerzmann presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Supreme

County

Jefferson County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2024