Town Justice | Frederick G. Gorss

Frederick G. Gorss was born and raised in our Town of Montgomery, and has been an Attorney here for 30 years, a Judge for the Town of Montgomery for 8 years and Acting Justice of the Village of Walden for 7 years.

Mr. Gorss has always been active in our Community which includes: Past President of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, Former Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Town of Montgomery Republican Committee, Former member of the Orange County Republican Executive Committee, Former Orange County School Mock Trial Tournament Judge, Former Adjunct Instructor at Orange County Community College, Former Member of the American Arbitration Association, President of the Riverside Cemetery, and A Life-Long Member of the First Presbyterian Church of Montgomery. Every year, Mr. Gorss conducts Mock Trials for Students at Valley Central.

In 1974, as an Attorney he started his Career working as an Associate of Clifford M. Barber, Esq. and later became a Partner. In 1982, he opened his own Law Office. Mr. Gorss' experience covers a broad range of legal areas.

Mr. Gorss has been admitted to practice in The New York State Courts, United States District Courts, Southern, Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Supreme Court.

His professional Associations include: New York State Magistrates Association, Orange County Magistrates Association, New York State Bar Association and Orange County Bar Association.

As a Justice:

• This individual is a dedicated Jurist who believes in firm, but fair impartial justice while at the same time being extremely courteous to all;
• His record proves his experience, knowledge and dedication;
• He is well respected amongst his peers and friends;
• His fellow Court Associates enjoy working with him and value his legal expertise;
• He has worked hard to improve our local Court System to make it more efficient and effective;
• He has improved the efficiency of the court Calendar and created an atmosphere where people can understand Court Procedure;
• He has developed forms for Defendants, so that they understand their rights in the Court System;
• In regard to our youth, he is constantly diligent; recognizing that decisions made can be the difference in a productive or non-productive future;
• He has on every occasion been accessible whenever and wherever needed;
• He has experience in litigation in civil and criminal matters in all New York State Courts;
• He has united in matrimony many couples and continues to perfect his ceremony to make it special for all involved.
• On a personal note, Mr. Gorss is a dedicated family man. He has been married to his wife, Vicki for 8 years.