Caledonia Civil Division

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Civil Division

1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

p. 802-748-6600

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Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed state and federal holidays. Also closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.

About the Court

Email: JUD.CaledoniaEssexUnit@vermont.gov

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Court Staff

Presiding Judge: Honorable Michael Kainen
Superior Judge: Honorable Daniel Richardson
Assistant Judge: Honorable John S. Hall, Honorable Merle Haskins

Court Operations Manager: Michele McDonald
Clerk of Court: Margaret Villeneuve

Caledonia Civil Division