Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Vincent M. Dinolfo is a justice on the Monroe County Supreme Court in the 7th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020.

Prior to his election, Dinolfo was a judge on the Monroe County Court, a position to which he was elected in 2010. Before that, he spent time as a principal law clerk to the Hon. Edmund A. Calvaruso with the Monroe County Surrogate’s Court (2006 to 2010).

Dinolfo earned a B.B.A. from St. Bonaventure University in 1980. He then completed a J.D. at Capital University Law School in 1984. He was licensed to practice in New York (1985).

After graduating from law school, Dinolfo worked as an attorney in private practice. He supplemented his practice with service as a town justice for the Irondequoit Town Court (2006 to 2010).

His memberships have included the Monroe County Magistrates Association and the Monroe County Bar Association.

Dinolfo has been married to Cheryl Dinolfo, the former Monroe County Executive.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Vincent M. Dinolfo

Jacqueline E Dibella v. Jamie Romeo as Monroe County Clerk, The Monroe County Clerk'S Office, Monroe County Department Of Public Health Office of Vital Records, New York State Department Of Health Vital Records Section

On October 23, 2026 a special proceedings - other (release of records) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Special Proceedings - Other (Release of Records)

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Oct 24, 2026

CAPYBARA CAPITAL LLC v. A&T AUTO SALES LLC et al

On October 12, 2026 a comm-contract-factoring case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Comm-Contract-Factoring

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Commercial

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Oct 15, 2026

Hess Jr., Dale Peter

On October 7, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

QUAYLE, JAMES et al v. ADSCO MANUFACTURING CORP., et al

On October 2, 2026 tort-asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Tort-Asbestos

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Torts

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Mass Torts

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Oct 23, 2026

Tucciarello, Peter E. v. A.O. Smith Water Products Company et al

On October 1, 2026 tort-asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Tort-Asbestos

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Torts

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Mass Torts

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Oct 06, 2026

B., C. v. Santana, Xadiel et al

On September 24, 2026 a tort-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

15 Files

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Sep 24, 2026

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Tort-Other

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 21, 2026

Cunningham, Matthew v. Ellis, Jami J

On September 17, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Mat-Uncontested

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 23, 2026

Christa, Peyton Alexander v. Monroe County Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records

On September 15, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Sep 21, 2026

Watkins, Dytajah v. Rochester City School District

On September 11, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Sep 11, 2026

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Sep 15, 2026

Lux, William v. Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation

On September 8, 2026 a tort-motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

5 Files

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Sep 08, 2026

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Tort-Motor Vehicle

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 14, 2026

The Unity Hospital of Rochester d/b/a the Unity Living Center v. ESL Federal Credit Union et al

On August 25, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

13 Files

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Aug 25, 2026

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Closed

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Supreme

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OM-Other

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Oct 08, 2026

Merritt, Andrew G

On August 20, 2026 a sp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

1 File

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Aug 20, 2026

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Closed

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SP-Other

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

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Oct 22, 2026

MOULTON, CLIFFORD et al v. 3M COMPANY et al

On August 20, 2026 tort-asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

7 Files

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Aug 20, 2026

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Tort-Asbestos

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Torts

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Mass Torts

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Oct 23, 2026

Sinkler, Terrence v. City of Rochester Records Access Officer

On August 19, 2026 a sp-cplr article 78 (body or officer) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Aug 19, 2026

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SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Aug 19, 2026

SPECIALTY CAPITAL, LLC v. RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION LLC et al

On August 19, 2026 a comm-contract-factoring case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

4 Files

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Aug 19, 2026

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Comm-Contract-Factoring

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 13, 2026

Lendova Capital LLC v. General Construction KC LLC et al

On August 18, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

1 File

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Aug 18, 2026

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Sep 21, 2026

RDM CAPITAL FUNDING LLC DBA FINTAP v. TREES RESTAURANT&CATERING LLC et al

On August 12, 2026 a comm-contract-factoring case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

4 Files

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Aug 12, 2026

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Comm-Contract-Factoring

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Commercial

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Sep 03, 2026

MCMICHAEL, ADAM ROBERT v. BARAYEV, JOSEF HAIM

On August 11, 2026 a mat-uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Aug 11, 2026

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Closed

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Mat-Uncontested

Practice Area

Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 06, 2026

SPECIALTY CAPITAL, LLC v. CAPPS ELECTRIC LLC et al

On August 11, 2026 a comm-contract-factoring case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

4 Files

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Aug 11, 2026

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Comm-Contract-Factoring

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Commercial

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Sep 21, 2026

SMITH, ROGER B et al v. COOPER INDUSTRIES, LLC, individually and as successor to WAGNER ELECTRIC CORP et al

On August 11, 2026 tort-asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

1 File

Filed

Aug 11, 2026

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Summary Judgment

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Supreme

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Tort-Asbestos

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Torts

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Mass Torts

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Oct 15, 2026

LENDR.ONLINE LLC v. BIG FISH CUSTOM ACRYLIC AQUARIUMS LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LTD et al

On August 5, 2026 a comm-contract-factoring case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

6 Files

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Aug 05, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Supreme

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Comm-Contract-Factoring

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 19, 2026

ALGAHZI, NASEEM v. Armendariz, Ramiro et al

On July 29, 2026 a comm-contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

1 File

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Jul 29, 2026

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Active

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Supreme

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Comm-Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 25, 2026

Genesee Regional Bank v. Cannan, Jacquelyn D.

On July 28, 2026 a rp-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Jul 28, 2026

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Closed

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Supreme

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RP-Other

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 15, 2026

Fontanez-Baez, Jaime v. Doorley, Sandra J

On July 24, 2026 an om-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Vincent M. Dinolfo presiding.

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Jul 24, 2026

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Closed

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Oct 21, 2026

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About

Vincent M. Dinolfo
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Monroe County Supreme Court	Monroe County Supreme Court
Election/Appointment November 3, 2020 - Monroe County Supreme Court	November 3, 2020 - Monroe County Supreme Court
Previous Appointment Monroe County Court (NY)	Monroe County Court (NY)
Education J.D., Capital University Law School - 1984 B.B.A., St. Bonaventure University - 1980	J.D., Capital University Law School - 1984 B.B.A., St. Bonaventure University - 1980
Official Website ww2.nycourts.gov	ww2.nycourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - Monroe County Supreme Court
Previous Court:	NY - Monroe County Court (NY)
Clerk phone:	+1 (585) 371-3758
Fax:	+1 (585) 371-3780

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Principal Law Clerk	Monroe County Surrogate's Court	Monroe County, New York
Judge	Monroe County Court	Monroe County, New York
Justice	Monroe County Supreme Court	Monroe County, New York