Biography Category: Second Department

Justice Calvin E. Pratt was born on January 23, 1828 in Princeton, Massachusetts. He was educated at the district school there, then at the … More Calvin E. Pratt »

Justice Charles W. U. Sneed was born on August 13, 1881 in Newburgh, NY. He was educated at public schools in Newburgh and at … More Charles W. U. Sneed »

In 1974, Judge Rabin was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE.

Justice Robert A. Spolzino earned degrees from Georgetown University in 1980 and St. John’s University School of Law in 1983. From 1987 until 1995, … More Robert A. Spolzino »

Justice Adelbert P. Rich was born in Cato, New York on May 16,1860. His father and grandfather were both attorneys. Educated at the Union … More Adelbert P. Rich »

Justice Sondra Miller graduated from Wellesley College in 1950 and Harvard Law School in 1953, as part of the law school’s first class admitting … More Sondra Miller »

Justice Isaac N. Mills was born on September 10, 1851, in Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut. His family had come from England in 1630 and … More Isaac N. Mills »

Justice Milton Mollen was born in Brooklyn and educated at Samuel J. Tilden High School and the St. John’s University School of Commerce. He … More Milton Mollen »

Justice Fred J. Munder was born around the year 1903 in Sunnyside, Queens. In 1929, Munder was appointed to the position of assistant District … More Fred J. Munder »

Justice Charles E. Murphy was born around the year 1895 in Trenton, New Jersey. He graduated from Rider College and worked as a journalist … More Charles E. Murphy »