If you know you need to get a Certificate of Disposition for a criminal case in the state of New York, there are a few things you will need to know before you apply for one. 

These things are not difficult, but they will help you get the Certificate of Disposition you need in as quick a time as possible, and for the lowest price.

Where do you get a Certificate of Disposition? -- Depending on where the criminal case you are interested in was tried, you can only get a Certificate of Disposition at either the Criminal Court the case was in or the Supreme Court if it was tried there.

How long does it take to get one? -- In most cases, you should be able to get it the same day. The problem comes in with the application process, which can be a little confusing, and the time you have to wait to get it.

If you are a busy person or do not really understand the New York court system, you are better paying someone to get the Certificate of Disposition for you.

Hiring a legal firm -- There are legal firms that are in business to help people get the Certificate of Disposition from a case they are interested in.

These firms do the legwork for you, and then send you the certificate as soon as they have it.

How much does it cost to hire a legal firm? -- If your time is precious, hiring a legal firm to do this makes sense. Especially if you do not want to spend time standing in a long line.

Costs are inexpensive with most firms. Just a $100 flat fee and then the usual court cost, which currently runs at $10 per Certificate of Disposition.