Biography Category: Appellate Division

Early on, David Ross gained some notoriety as a bantamweight boxer in the East Bronx. His political style was rooted there and served him … More David Ross »

Francis Timothy Murphy was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 21, 1927. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, … More Francis T. Murphy »

Born in Italy in 1934 to an American mother, Justice Eugene L. Nardelli later moved with his family to the United States, settling in … More Eugene L. Nardelli »

Justice Noonan also sat on the bench of the 4th Deparment; more information can be found HERE. Robert E. Noonan was born on December … More Robert E. Noonan »

Justice Emilio Nunez was a pioneer in New York’s judicial system. He was the first Hispanic judge in New York and the first Hispanic … More Emilio Nunez »

Justice O’Brien also sat on the bench of the 2nd Department; more information can be found HERE. Morgan J. O’Brien has been described as … More Morgan J. O’Brien »

Born September 15, 1874 on a farm near Medina, New York to Michael and Bridget Whalen O’Malley, Justice O’Malley attended Buffalo Central High School. … More James O’Malley »

“Confidence of the public in our judiciary can be maintained only so long as justice is administered swiftly, fairly and fearlessly,” Justice Martin declared … More Francis Martin »

The judicial career of Justice John V. McAvoy was a long one, spanning 29 years or half his lifetime, as he died at the … More John V. Mcavoy »

In June of 2009, on the 65th anniversary of D-Day, Bentley Kassal was awarded France’s highest honor, the French Legion of Honor Medal, in … More Bentley Kassal »