Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court Complex, Suffolk County, NY

About The Complex

The building’s construction was finished in 1975. However, in 1990 a new wing was added to the building. This new addition now made a total number of 19 courtrooms. On the first floor, there is a small cafeteria for refreshments and a law library for research. The Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court Complex contains courtrooms, the Narcotics and Appeals Bureau, an Administration Office, a Major Crime Office, Suffolk County, NY District Attorneys, and Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Offices.

About Archer M. Cromarty

Archer M. Cromarty graduated from the University of Alabama. He was born in Brooklyn in 1919 and later served as a captain in the United States Army. During World War II, he was trained at Mitchell Field and then afterward shipped off to England. He became the lead bombardier and was responsible for releasing the first bomb on a mission. Afterward, the other bombardiers would follow suit and release their bombs. He flew an amazing 30 combat missions over France and Germany and received both the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. From 1966 to 1991, he served as a judge for various courts in Suffolk County. These County courts handled a variety of felony criminal prosecutions as well as a few civil cases.

Directions To The Criminal Court Complex

The location of the building can be a little bit difficult to find. The best way to get there is by taking the Long Island Expressway. Leave the Expressway at exit 71 and then turn right onto Route 24. Keep your eyes open for signs on the right-hand side of the road. They will help to direct you to the Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court Complex. After the Suffolk County Correctional Facility, keep to your right. Turn onto Center Drive which will be your first right. Directly behind the County Center, on the right side of the road, will be the Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court Complex.


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