Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court

In 1983, Judge Simons was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Simons also sat on the bench of … More Richard D. Simons »

Justice Smith also sat on the bench of the 1st and 4th Departments; more information can be found HERE and HERE, respectively. Presiding Justice … More Walter Lloyd Smith »

Justice Edward O. Spain was designated a Justice of the Third Department effective December 30, 1994. He began his legal career in private practice … More Edward O. Spain »

Justice Staley also sat on the bench of the 1st Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice Ellis J. Staley Jr. was born … More Ellis J. Staley, Jr. »

Leslie E. Stein was born in New York in 1956. She received her B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, from Macalester College and her J.D., Magna … More Leslie E. Stein »

Justice Donald S. Taylor received his preliminary education in the public schools of Troy and graduated from Troy High School and then Colgate University … More Donald S. Taylor »

Presiding Justice Harold E. Koreman was born in Albany on June 12, 1916. He attended Holy Cross Academy and Christian Brothers Academy, in Albany, … More Harold E. Koreman »

Justice Carl J. Mugglin was appointed to the Third Department effective June 14, 1999. Born in Walton, Delaware County, he is a graduate of … More Carl J. Mugglin »

Judge Judson S. Landon was born in Salisbury in Litchfield County, Connecticut, on December 16, 1832. He attended Amenia Seminary and the New York … More Judson S. Landon »

Presiding Justice Karen K. Peters received her BS from George Washington University (cum laude) and her JD from New York University (cum laude, Order … More Karen K. Peters »