Biography Category: First Department

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 »

Born on October 7, 1859 in Carlinville, Illinois, Justice Alfred Rider Page attended primary school in Vermont. In 1874 his family relocated to Brooklyn. … More Alfred R. Page »

In 1898, Judge Parker was elected to the Court of Appeals as Chief Judge. See his full biography HERE. Alton B. Parker has been … More Alton B. Parker »

As reported in the New York Times, September 3, 1900, “To the well-earned reputation of Justice Patterson for purity, learning, sound and penetrating judgment, … More Edward Patterson »

It was said of Justice Eugene Ambrose Philbin that he has “by his opinions and work as a judge, erected a monument to himself … More Eugene A. Philbin »

Justice David Warner Peck played a leading role in court reform in the 1940s and 1950s. He oversaw the state’s court system in Manhattan … More David W. Peck »

Justice Proskauer was born on August 6, 1877 in Mobile Alabama to Alfred and Rebecca L. Proskauer. His family were German and Austrian immigrants … More Joseph M. Proskauer »

The motto “In God We Trust” is displayed over the bench of every judge in the State of New York as a result of … More James B. M. McNally »

Benjamin J. Rabin was born in Rochester, New York on June 3, 1896. He attended public schools and thereafter went to work for the … More Benjamin J. Rabin »

Justice Merrell also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. Edgar Sanford Keen Merrell was born in … More Edgar S. K. Merrell »