Judge Peter M. Rayhill: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Peter M. Rayhill is a justice on the Oneida County Supreme Court in the 5th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 7, 2023.

Prior to his election, Rayhill was the county attorney for Oneida County, a position to which he was named in 2014. Before that, he sat as a member of Martin & Rayhill (2010 to 2014) and a shareholder of Keman & Keman (2002 to 2010). Over the course of his legal career, he represented clients in municipal and private contract law, real estate matters, and civil litigation, including the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority in a case before the United States Supreme Court.

Rayhill earned a B.A. from Bowdoin College in 1983. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Virginia School of Law in 1988. He was licensed to practice in New York (1989).

After graduating from law school, Rayhill began his legal career as an associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy. He worked in that capacity until 1990, at which time he joined Evans, Severn, Bankert & Peet. Then, in 1991, he became a partner at Rayhill, Bankert & Rayhill.

His memberships have included the Oneida County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Oneida County Republican Committee, and he has served on the boards of the New Hartford Public Library and the Legal Aid Society.

A resident of New Hartford, New York, Rayhill and his wife, Ellen, have six children.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Peter M. Rayhill

KEIFFER, In the Matter of the Application of NICHOLAS v. JAMES, LETITIA

On January 13, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

7 Files

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Jan 13, 2026

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

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Jan 23, 2026

GPO Federal Credit Union v. KeyBank National Association et al

On January 8, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

10 Files

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Jan 08, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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OM-Other

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

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Jan 13, 2026

Burns, Matthew v. Burgy, Carly

On December 22, 2025 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

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Dec 22, 2025

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 02, 2026

Howell, Nicole v. Howell, Jay

On December 16, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 16, 2025

Wanders, Paul v. Zelows, Linda Troutman

On December 16, 2025 a tort-other professional malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Tort-Other Professional Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Jan 13, 2026

J.G. Wentworth Originations, LLC v. Cadwell, Robert et al

On December 10, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

10 Files

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Dec 10, 2025

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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SP-Other

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Jan 29, 2026

Quant, Gilbert Jeremy v. Suskie, Christopher James

On December 10, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

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Dec 10, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2026

APP FUNDING BETA LLC v. HUNGRY HOBO I LLC dba HUNGRY HOBO RESTAURANT&COFFEE SHOP et al

On December 2, 2025 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Dec 02, 2025

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Closed

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 16, 2026

Jessica Girantino v. Robert Girantino

On December 1, 2025 a matrimonial - uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Dec 01, 2025

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Matrimonial - Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 03, 2025

DeGristina, Anthony v. DeGristina, Patricia L

On November 26, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 16, 2025

Weaver, Daniee R v. Weaver, Ryan W

On November 24, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 01, 2025

Carissimo-Harris, Amy B. v. Harris, Timothy P.

On November 24, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 12, 2025

HART, JASON A. v. HART, KAITLYN M.

On November 21, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2025

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Closed

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 23, 2026

Rastani, Caitlin M. v. Rastani, Thomas N.

On November 20, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

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Nov 20, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 12, 2025

Forester, Courtney M. v. Forester, Michael D.

On November 14, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 14, 2025

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 27, 2026

Schrom, Tiffany Lynn v. Schrom, Joshua James

On November 12, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2025

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Active

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Nov 19, 2025

Charter Communications, LLC v. New York State Division of Human Rights et al

On November 7, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

19 Files

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Nov 07, 2025

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Settlement

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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SP-Other

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Jan 08, 2026

Black, Erin G v. Black, Aaron

On November 6, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 06, 2025

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2025

Site Worx Services LLC v. G.M. Crisalli&Associates, Inc. et al

On November 5, 2025 an om-mechanic's lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 05, 2025

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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OM-Mechanic's Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

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Jan 16, 2026

Sidney Federal Credit Union v. Gruet, Matthew P.

On November 4, 2025 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

14 Files

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Nov 04, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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OM-Other

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Jan 02, 2026

Lubeck, Mark E v. Lubeck, Donna Kay

On November 3, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2025

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Closed

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 27, 2026

Roberts, Kelly Anne v. Roberts, Jason Michael

On November 3, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

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Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Nov 24, 2025

Upstate Family Health Center, Inc. v. Upstate Family Drugs, LLC

On November 3, 2025 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Nov 03, 2025

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Active

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Supreme

County

Oneida County, NY

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Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 15, 2026

Lloyd, Amber Danielle v. Lloyd, Adam William

On November 3, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oneida County. Judge Peter M. Rayhill presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2025

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Active

Judge

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Supreme

County

Oneida County, NY

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2025

About

Peter M. Rayhill
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Oneida County Supreme Court	Oneida County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment November 7, 2023 - Oneida County Supreme Court	November 7, 2023 - Oneida County Supreme Court
Education J.D., University of Virginia School of Law - 1988 B.A., Bowdoin College - 1983	J.D., University of Virginia School of Law - 1988 B.A., Bowdoin College - 1983
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Oneida County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (315) 266-4314
Fax:	+1 (315) 671-2817

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy	None
Associate	Evans, Severn, Bankert & Peet	None
Partner	Rayhill, Bankert & Rayhill	None
Shareholder	Keman & Keman	None
Member	Martin & Rayhill	Oneida County, New York
County Attorney	Oneida County Law Department	Oneida County, New York
Justice	Oneida County Supreme Court	Oneida County, New York