Biography Category: Appellate Division

Justice John L. Larkin was born in Kingston, Ulster County, on May 7, 1923. His father was a physician in Kingston. He graduated from … More John L. Larkin »

Presiding Justice James P. Hill served as Presiding Justice of Third Department, from January 1, 1933 to the end of 1948, sixteen years spanning … More James P. Hill »

Justice Harold J. Hinman was born in Albany on February 22, 1877. He attended the public schools and graduated from Albany High School in … More Harold J. Hinman »

Justice Houghton also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice James W. Houghton was born in … More James W. Houghton »

Justice Wesley O. Howard was born in Troy on September 11, 1863. At an early age, because of the death of both of his … More Wesley O. Howard »

Justice Daniel F. Imrie was born September 15, 1885, in Caldwell and attended the public schools in Lake George, Warren County. His father, Robert … More Daniel F. Imrie »

Justice T. Paul Kane was a native of Washington, D.C., and the son of a national bank examiner. He grew up in Poughkeepsie and … More T. Paul Kane »

Justice Anthony T. Kane was appointed to the Third Department effective July 31, 2002. He is a graduate of Iona College (1966) and Cornell … More Anthony T. Kane »

In 2001, Judge Graffeo was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See her full biography HERE. Judge Victoria A. Graffeo was appointed to the … More Victoria A. Graffeo »

Justice Kavanagh also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice E. Michael Kavanagh was appointed to … More E. Michael Kavanagh »