Richard W. Wallach
Born in 1927, Justice Wallach was raised in New York City and educated at the Fieldston School, where he was high school valedictorian in … More Richard W. Wallach »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
Raymond E. Aldrich
Justice Raymond E. Aldrich, the son of Elbert and Melissa Aldrich (nee Finn) was born September 28, 1888 in Poughkeepsie, NY. In 1905, he … More Raymond E. Aldrich »
Isidor Wasservogel
Isidor Wasservogel was best known for conducting the inquiry into the activities of ambulance-chasing lawyers and accident claim agents in the late 1920s. He … More Isidor Wasservogel »
Myriam J. Altman
“An immigrant who reached the top ranks of her profession” (Saxon). Justice Myriam J. Altman was born Myriam Jarblum on April 12, 1939 in … More Myriam J. Altman »
Pardon C. Williams
Justice Williams also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. “In the thousand and one details which … More Pardon C. Williams »
Vincent R. Balletta, Jr.
Justice Vincent R. Balletta, Jr. was born on July 7, 1927 in Brookyln and grew up on Long Island. He graduated from Long Beach … More Vincent R. Balletta, Jr. »
George Bundy Smith
In 1992, Judge Smith was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. A Freedom Rider and veteran of the civil … More George Bundy Smith »
Ellis J. Staley, Jr.
Justice Staley also sat on the bench of the 3rd Deparment; more information can be found HERE. Ellis J. Staley, Jr. was born on … More Ellis J. Staley, Jr. »
Aron Steuer
It was said of Justice Aron Steuer that he “had an intellect clear, formidable and with a fine cutting edge that left no one … More Aron Steuer »
Harold A. Stevens
In 1974, Judge Stevens was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. The first African American to be appointed to … More Harold A. Stevens »