Edward Ridley Finch
In 1935, Judge Finch was elected to the Court of Appeals. See his full biography HERE. Justice Edward Ridley Finch can be described as … More Edward Ridley Finch »
Biography Category: New York State Supreme Court
Sydney F. Foster
In 1960, Judge Foster was appointed to the Court of Appeals and elected later that year. See his full biography HERE. Judge Foster also … More Sydney F. Foster »
Martin M. Frank
As a Supreme Court Justice, Martin M. Frank condemned the “standard magistrates’ courts practice” of arraigning persons on “an assembly line basis.” He made … More Martin M. Frank »
Helen E. Freedman
When asked why she was leaving the bench, Appellate Division, First Department Justice Helen Freedman stated that she was following another longtime player into … More Helen E. Freedman »
Edward J. Glennon
Edward J. Glennon was born in New York in 1884. As a young man he graduated from Fordham. He began his public career at … More Edward J. Glennon »
George C. Barrett
It was said that Justice George C. Barrett “was undoubtedly one of the greatest Judges that ever sat upon the bench. He was learned … More George C. Barrett »
Nicholas Colabella
The son of immigrants from Italy, Justice Nicholas Colabella was born on May 22, 1936 in Bronxville, New York, and was raised in Eastchester. … More Nicholas Colabella »
Earle C. Bastow
Justice Bastow also sat on the bench of the 4th Department; more information can be found HERE. Earle C. Bastow was born in Petersburg, … More Earle C. Bastow »
Joseph A. Cox
Joseph A. Cox was born in New York City in 1896, the son of a stone cutter. He attended public schools and graduated from … More Joseph A. Cox »
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 »