Judge Spencer J. Ludington: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Spencer J. Ludington is a surrogate for the Oswego County Surrogate’s Court in the Fifth Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the Surrogate’s Court bench in 2013. Surrogate Ludington was appointed to serve as an Acting Justice of the Oswego County Supreme Court in 2016. He has also served as an acting judge of the County’s Family and County Courts since 2007.

His judicial career began in 1997 when he was first elected to the Fulton City Court bench. Judge Ludington was re-elected to that position in 2009 and remained on the City Court bench until his election to the Surrogate’s Court.

He received his B.A. from Syracuse University in 1982. He went on to earn a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1987.

Shortly after graduating from law school, Ludington joined the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, where he worked as an assistant district attorney from 1989 until 1990.

It was at that time, he entered into private practice. Ludington served as a general practice attorney from 1990 to 2007. In addition to his law practice, he also served as a part-time assistant district attorney in Oswego County (1994 to 1997) and as a corporation counsel for the City of Fulton (1992 to 1994).

His memberships have included the Friends of History of Fulton, New York, Inc., the Oswego Maritime Foundation, and the Oswego County Bar Association, of which he served as a past president.

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Sampson, George Edward v. Sampson, Roberta M.

On October 8, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

Hayes, Alicia Jane v. Haynes, James Edward

On October 6, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

The People of the State of New York v. Kaye, Benjamin

On October 5, 2026 an om-local court appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Appeals

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Oct 29, 2026

MIDFIRST BANK v. LONGO, NICHOLAS et al

On September 30, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Property

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Nov 06, 2026

Eells, Jordan P v. Eells, Christine A

On September 25, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Nov 05, 2026

Wilmington Trust, National Association as Trustee for Tryon Acquisition Trust I v. North Shore REI LLC et al

On September 21, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Commercial

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Property

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Oct 27, 2026

Creno, Michael J.

On September 21, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Property

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General Property

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Nov 06, 2026

Community Bank, NA v. Cook, Mason A.

On September 18, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Property

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Oct 14, 2026

Maynard, Michele Lee v. Maynard, Benjamin James

On September 18, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Family

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Nov 06, 2026

Van Horn, Ramona Almeda v. Van Horn, John

On September 15, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Family

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Oct 01, 2026

Lane, Timothy v. Lane, Christina

On September 14, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Sep 30, 2026

Schnall, Kathryn v. Schnall, Alan

On August 27, 2026 a mat-contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Oct 26, 2026

Waggoner, Joseph P v. Waggoner, Jeanette L

On August 24, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Aug 31, 2026

Taylor, Jason Michael v. Scaringi, Jennifer Lynn

On August 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

RIDER, GARY L. v. RIDER, WANDA

On August 12, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Freedom Mortgage Corporation v. Porter, Denise A. et al

On July 24, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

4 Files

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Jul 24, 2026

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Property

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Sep 24, 2026

EXPANSION CAPITAL GROUP LLC v. HUMBLE ABODE CUSTOM SOLUTIONS LLC et al

On July 16, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 16, 2026

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Sep 30, 2026

Wright, Sabrina Ashley v. Wright, Philip Walter

On July 2, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Jul 02, 2026

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Jul 29, 2026

ACCESS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. SAMPSON, CLINTON

On June 26, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

8 Files

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Jun 26, 2026

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Commercial

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Jul 29, 2026

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC v. WILLIAMS, DOUGLAS et al

On June 26, 2026 a rp-mortgage foreclosure-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

5 Files

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Jun 26, 2026

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Settlement

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RP-Mortgage Foreclosure-Residential

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Property

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Oct 21, 2026

Oswego County Federal Credit Union v. Gleason, Lorraine A

On June 19, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 19, 2026

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Creditor

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Sep 09, 2026

MCCLUSKY, ANDREA v. MCCLUSKY, MARK A

On June 16, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Jun 16, 2026

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Family

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Aug 31, 2026

Vryhof, Joseph Edward v. Forth, Tyona Kathleen

On June 15, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Jun 15, 2026

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Sep 02, 2026

Christian, Jerica L. v. Christian, Noah

On June 15, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oswego County. Judge Spencer J. Ludington presiding.

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Jun 15, 2026

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Closed

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Oct 13, 2026

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About

Spencer J. Ludington
Current Appointment Oswego County Surrogate's Court	Oswego County Surrogate's Court
Previous Appointment Oswego County Supreme Court	Oswego County Supreme Court
Education J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law - 1987 B.A., Syracuse University - 1982	J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law - 1987 B.A., Syracuse University - 1982

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Oswego County Surrogate's Court
Previous Court:	NY - Oswego County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (315) 207-7566
Fax:	+1 (315) 266-4784

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office	Onondaga County, New York
Part-time Assistant District Attorney	Oswego County District Attorney’s Office	Oswego County, New York
Judge	Fulton City Court in the Fifth Judicial District	Oswego County, New York
Attorney	Private Practice
Corporation Counsel	City of Fulton	Oswego County, New York