Barbara Coates-Garrard v. John Boyd Coates III

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Thursday, Sep 3rd, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM

Location:
Chittenden Family Division
32 Cherry Street, Suite 200, Burlington, VT 05401

Room

Family/Criminal Courtroom 1D

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-651-1709

Judicial Assignments

Judge Rowntree, Laura C
Plaintiff: Barbara Coates-Garrard
Attorney: Claudine C. Safar
Defendant: John Boyd Coates III
Co-Counsel: Miles M. Stafford

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Barbara Coates-Garrard v. John Boyd Coates III

#26-DM-01442 / Domestic / Parentage Establishment Hearing

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