Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court

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 »

Justice John L. Larkin was born in Kingston, Ulster County, on May 7, 1923. His father was a physician in Kingston. He graduated from … More John L. Larkin »

Justice Ellsworth C. Lawrence, a native of Vermont, was a graduate of Middlebury College and was admitted to the Bar in 1904. His career … More Ellsworth C. Lawrence »

In 1993, Judge Levine was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Howard A. Levine was born in Troy … More Howard A. Levine »

Justice George F. Lyon was born in Barker, Broome County, on July 13, 1849. He graduated from Binghamton Academy in 1867 and then attended … More George F. Lyon »

Presiding Justice A. Franklin Mahoney was born in Troy on August 13, 1921, where he attended LaSalle Institute and thereafter Albany Academy. His college … More A. Franklin Mahoney »

Justice Robert G. Main was born in Malone, Franklin County, on September 29, 1917. He graduated from Franklin Academy in 1935, from Peddie Preparatory … More Robert G. Main »

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

Justice George McCann was born in Elmira, Chemung County, on June 23, 1864. He attended the public schools and the Elmira Free Academy. He … More George Mccann »

Justice McCarthy also sat on the bench of the 2nd Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice William E. McCarthy was appointed to … More William E. McCarthy »