Biography Category: Appellate Division

Justice L. Barron Hill earned a law degree from Syracuse University Law School and began practicing in Southold, Long Island. In 1932, he won … More Barron L. Hill »

Justice Sandra J. Feuerstein was born in 1946, the daughter of Immigration Judge Annette Elstein. After earning a B.S. from the University of Vermont … More Sandra J. Feuerstein »

Justice Michael H. Hirschberg was born on April 12, 1847 in Newburgh. He attended Newburgh Free Academy and at the age of 19 began … More Michael H. Hirschberg »

Justice Steven W. Fisher was born on May 19, 1946 in Manhattan and lived most of his life in Queens. He studied physics at … More Steven W. Fisher »

Justice Warren B. Hooker was born on November 24, 1856 in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus County, NY. He was educated in public schools and the Forestville … More Warren Hooker »

Justice Anita R. Florio earned degrees from Manhattanville College in 1958 and Fordham University School of Law in 1963, the same year that she … More Anita R. Florio »

Justice James D. Hopkins studied at Columbia College before earning a law degree from Columbia University School of Law in 1933. He served on … More James D. Hopkins »

William D. Friedmann graduated from Hunter College of the City University of New York before earning his law degree from New York University School … More William D. Friedmann »

Justice William J. Gaynor was born in Whitestown, Oneida County, NY in 1851 to a farming family. He attended the Whitestown Seminary and Assumption … More William J. Gaynor »

Justice David T. Gibbons was born in Brooklyn. He earned degrees from St. John’s University and St. John’s University School of Law. Gibbons joined … More David T. Gibbons »