Biography Category: Second Department

Justice Sybil Hart Kooper was born in Brooklyn around the year 1925, the daughter of Walter R. Hart, a State Supreme Court Justice and … More Sybil Hart Kooper »

Justice Hatch also served on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice Edward W. Hatch was born on … More Edward W. Hatch »

Justice Stanley Harwood was born in Brooklyn. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II, then earned degrees from Columbia College … More Stanley Harwood »

Justice Joseph F. Hawkins, a native of Poughkeepsie, NY, was born in 1916 and attended St. Peter’s grammar and high schools, graduating in 1934. … More Joseph F. Hawkins »

Judicial Offices Presiding Justice – Appellate Division, Second Department Appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo October 1st, 2012 Associate Justice – Appellate Division, Second Department … More Randall T. Eng »

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 »