Judge Roger D. McDonough: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. George E. Pataki

Biography

The Hon. Roger D. McDonough is an acting justice of the Albany County Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District of New York. He was appointed to the seat by former Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman in 2006.


The 3rd Judicial District includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.


McDonough began his judicial career as a judge for the New York State Court of Claims, following his appointment to the bench by former Governor George Pataki in 2006. He was subsequently reappointed by former Governor David Paterson in 2009 and Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2018.


McDonough earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University in 1984. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law, in 1992.

Recent Cases by Hon. Roger D. McDonough

On February 20, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

OM-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 23, 2026

On February 17, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2026

On February 3, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a torts - motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Torts - Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2026

On January 26, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 26, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2026

On January 15, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 15, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Comm-Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2026

On December 31, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Dec 31, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2026

On December 16, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2026

On November 20, 2025 a special proceedings - other (son of sam injunction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Other (Son of Sam injunction)

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Injunctive Action

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2025

On November 13, 2025 a special proceedings - other (title transfer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 13, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Special Proceedings - Other (TITLE TRANSFER)

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2025

On November 13, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 13, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2026

On November 12, 2025 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Contested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On November 11, 2025 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 11, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 20, 2026

On October 28, 2025 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On October 28, 2025 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2025

On October 24, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2026

On October 15, 2025 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2026

On October 3, 2025 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Oct 03, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 25, 2026

On October 2, 2025 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 02, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 25, 2026

On September 29, 2025 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2025

On September 25, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Sep 25, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 05, 2025

On September 18, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Sep 18, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 05, 2025

On September 16, 2025 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Sep 16, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

SP-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2026

On September 15, 2025 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Albany County. Judge Roger D. McDonough presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Sep 15, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Roger D. McDonough Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Roger D. McDonough

Court

Supreme

County

Albany County, NY

Court Category

Tort-Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2026