John M. Woodward
Justice Woodward also sat on the bench of the 3rd Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice John Woodward was born on August … More John M. Woodward »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
Felix J. Auslisi
Justice Felix J. Aulisi was born in Laviano, Italy, in the province of Salerno, in 1901. During his youth, he lived with his mother … More Felix J. Auslisi »
Addison J. Young
Justice J. Addison Young was born on September 14, 1866 in Aquebogue, Long Island. He was educated at Franklinville Academy and graduated from Williams … More Addison J. Young »
Francis Bergan
In 1963, Judge Bergan was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Bergan also sat on the bench of … More Francis Bergan »
Luke D. Stapleton
Justice Luke D. Stapleton was born on December 11, 1869 in Brooklyn. He graduated from the St. James Pro-Cathedral in 1885, Manhattan College in … More Luke D. Stapleton »
James A. Betts
Justice James A. Betts was a native of Broadalbin in Fulton County; he was born on March 18, 1853. He was educated in the … More James A. Betts »
Thomas R. Sullivan
Justice Thomas R. Sullivan was born around the year 1926. He graduated from Villanova College in 1949 and Fordham University School of Law in … More Thomas R. Sullivan »
F. Walter Bliss
Justice F. Walter Bliss was born in Gilboa, Schoharie County, on April 27, 1892. His father was a merchant and county clerk. He graduated … More F. Walter Bliss »
Joseph A. Suozzi
Justice Joseph A. Suozzi was born in Potenza, Italy. His father served in the U.S. Infantry and became a naturalized citizen, and in 1925, … More Joseph A. Suozzi »
O. Byron Brewster
Justice O. Byron Brewster was a direct descendant of Elder William Brewster of the Mayflower. He was born in the tiny Adirondack village of … More O. Byron Brewster »