Biography Category: Fourth Department

M. Dolores Denman the Court’s sixteenth Presiding Justice, was the first woman to have been appointed to that position. Presiding Justice Denman graduated from … More M. Dolores Denman »

Justice Bastow also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Earle C. Bastow was born in Petersburg, … More Earle C. Bastow »

David O. Boehm received his LL.B from Temple University Law School and was admitted to practice on September 27, 1947. He practiced law in … More David O. Boehm »

James H. Boomer was born on August 13, 1922. He served during World War II as a Naval Aviator from 1942 to 1946. Justice … More James H. Boomer »

Christopher J. Burns was elected to the New York State Supreme Court in the Eighth Judicial District in November 1995 and began his term … More Christopher J. Burns »

John J. Callahan graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1951 and received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Buffalo School of Law … More John J. Callahan »