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 »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
William C. Thompson
Justice William C. Thompson was educated at Franklin K. Lane High School and Brooklyn College before earning his law degree from Brooklyn Law School … More William C. Thompson »
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 »
Vito J. Titone, Jr.
In 1985, Judge Titone was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE.
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 »
Arthur S. Tompkins
Justice Arthur Sidney Tompkins was born on August 26, 1865 in Schoharie County, NY. He was educated at public schools and was admitted to … More Arthur S. Tompkins »
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 »
Sandra L. Townes
Justice Sandra L. Townes earned degrees from Johnson C. Smith University in 1966 and Syracuse University College of Law in 1976. She was employed … More Sandra L. Townes »
Robert O. Brink
Justice Robert O. Brink was born in Binghamton on October 21, 1896. He was educated in the local public schools and graduated from Binghamton … More Robert O. Brink »
Henry L. Ughetta
Justice Henry L. Ughetta was born on September 20, 1902 in Brooklyn. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Fordham Law School and was … More Henry L. Ughetta »