Samuel J. Silverman
Samuel Joshua Silverman was born in Odessa, Russia, on September 25, 1908. He and his family emigrated to New York in 1913, and he … More Samuel J. Silverman »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
Walter Lloyd Smith
Justice Smith also sat on the bench of the 3rd and 4th Departments; more information can be found HERE and HERE, respectively. Born in … More Walter Lloyd Smith »
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 »
Nathan L. Miller
In 1913, Judge Miller was appointed to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Judge Miller also sat on the bench of … More Nathan L. Miller »
Ernst H. Rosenberger
Prior to his distinguished career on the bench, Justice Ernst Rosenberger was active in the civil rights movement during the early 1960s. He volunteered … More Ernst H. Rosenberger »
E. Leo Milonas
E. Leo Milonas was born on October 23, 1936, in New York City, the son of a Greek immigrant who operated a restaurant in … More E. Leo Milonas »
David Ross
Early on, David Ross gained some notoriety as a bantamweight boxer in the East Bronx. His political style was rooted there and served him … More David Ross »