Biography Category: First Department

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 »

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 Kavanagh also sat on the bench of the 3rd Department; more information is available HERE. E. Michael Kavanagh was born on September 26, … More E. Michael Kavanagh »

From his election to the State Assembly in 1939, Owen McGivern was known for his strong, persuasive and witty public speaking. “He was master … More Owen McGivern »

Justice Lambert also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. Born in Johnsonville, New York on February … More John S. Lambert »