SettingsAmerican jurists
Alan B. Handler
Alan B. Handler (born July 20, 1931) served as a New Jersey Supreme Court Justice from 1977 until 1999.
Alan B. Handler (born July 20, 1931) served as a New Jersey Supreme Court Justice from 1977 until 1999.
Allen Broussard
Allen Broussard was an African American judge who rose to become a justice of the California Supreme Court.
Allen Broussard was an African American judge who rose to become a justice of the California Supreme Court.
Ann Pfau
Ann Pfau is an American jurist and currently Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York.
Ann Pfau is an American jurist and currently Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York.
Anthony D. Galluccio
Anthony D. Galluccio, is a former Massachusetts State Senator, and a Democratic politician having won the seat vacated by Jarrett T. Barrios.
Anthony D. Galluccio, is a former Massachusetts State Senator, and a Democratic politician having won the seat vacated by Jarrett T. Barrios.
Aquilla B. Caldwell
Aquilla B. Caldwell (February 11, 1814 – June 18, 1893) was West Virginia's First & Fifth Attorney General between 1863 - 1864 and 1869 - 1870.
Aquilla B. Caldwell (February 11, 1814 – June 18, 1893) was West Virginia's First & Fifth Attorney General between 1863 - 1864 and 1869 - 1870.
Arlene Horowitz
Arlene Horowitz (born 1946) is an American women's activist and the author the Women's Educational Equity Act.
Arlene Horowitz (born 1946) is an American women's activist and the author the Women's Educational Equity Act.
Barry T. Albin
Barry T. Albin (born July 7, 1952) is a Justice who was nominated to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court on July 10, 2002.
Barry T. Albin (born July 7, 1952) is a Justice who was nominated to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court on July 10, 2002.
Barton R. Voigt
Barton R. Voigt is the current Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Barton R. Voigt is the current Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick
Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick is an associate judge on the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state of New York.
Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick is an associate judge on the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state of New York.
Catherine Sharkey
Catherine Moira. Sharkey (born c. 1970) is a professor of law at the New York University School of Law.
Catherine Moira. Sharkey (born c. 1970) is a professor of law at the New York University School of Law.
Charles Grabau
Charles Grabau is a Middlesex, Massachusetts Superior Court Judge.
Charles Grabau is a Middlesex, Massachusetts Superior Court Judge.
Charles S. Haight, Jr.
Charles Sherman Haight, Jr. is an American lawyer and federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Charles Sherman Haight, Jr. is an American lawyer and federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Christopher Gale
Christopher Gale (1670 - February 17, 1735) was the first Chief Justice of the Colony of North Carolina.
Christopher Gale (1670 - February 17, 1735) was the first Chief Justice of the Colony of North Carolina.
Christopher Green (legal scholar)
Christopher Green is an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law.
Christopher Green is an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law.
Cynthia Estlund
Cynthia Estlund is the Catherine A. Rein Professor of Law at the New York University School of Law.
Cynthia Estlund is the Catherine A. Rein Professor of Law at the New York University School of Law.
Daniel C. Esty
Daniel C. Esty is the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the state agency with primary responsibility for protecting Connecticut’s environment, natural...
Daniel C. Esty is the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the state agency with primary responsibility for protecting Connecticut’s environment, natural...
David Dudley Field II
David Dudley Field II (February 13, 1805 – April 13, 1894) was an American lawyer and law reformer who made major contributions to the development of American civil procedure.
David Dudley Field II (February 13, 1805 – April 13, 1894) was an American lawyer and law reformer who made major contributions to the development of American civil procedure.
David Rudovsky
David Rudovsky (born 1943, Queens, New York) is a civil rights lawyer in Philadelphia.
David Rudovsky (born 1943, Queens, New York) is a civil rights lawyer in Philadelphia.
Donald B. Partridge
Donald Barrows Partridge (June 7, 1891–June 5, 1946) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Maine.
Donald Barrows Partridge (June 7, 1891–June 5, 1946) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Maine.
Douglas L. Edmonds
Douglas L. Edmonds ( - May 10, 1962) was an American jurist, serving on the Supreme Court of California and the United Nation's International Law Commission.
Douglas L. Edmonds ( - May 10, 1962) was an American jurist, serving on the Supreme Court of California and the United Nation's International Law Commission.
Edith Fisch
Edith L. Fisch (March 3, 1923 – August 3, 2006) was an American jurist and noted legal scholar.
Edith L. Fisch (March 3, 1923 – August 3, 2006) was an American jurist and noted legal scholar.
Edmund Trowbridge Dana
Edmund Trowbridge Dana was a United States jurist.
Edmund Trowbridge Dana was a United States jurist.
Edward King (jurist)
Edward King (January 31, 1794 – May 8, 1873) was a prominent 19th century lawyer and jurist, perhaps best known today as having twice been unsuccessfully nominated to the United States Sup...
Edward King (January 31, 1794 – May 8, 1873) was a prominent 19th century lawyer and jurist, perhaps best known today as having twice been unsuccessfully nominated to the United States Sup...
Elijah B. Sherman
Elijah Bernis Sherman (June 18, 1832, Fairfield, Vermont - May 1, 1910, Chicago, Illinois) was a prominent Chicago lawyer and jurist.
Elijah Bernis Sherman (June 18, 1832, Fairfield, Vermont - May 1, 1910, Chicago, Illinois) was a prominent Chicago lawyer and jurist.
Eugene F. Pigott, Jr.
Eugene F. Pigott, Jr. (born September 27, 1946) is a judge on New York State's Court of Appeals.
Eugene F. Pigott, Jr. (born September 27, 1946) is a judge on New York State's Court of Appeals.
Ferdinand Stone
Professor Ferdinand Fairfax Stone (December 12, 1908 – June 10, 1989) was a longtime law professor at the Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans and an expert in comparative law.
Professor Ferdinand Fairfax Stone (December 12, 1908 – June 10, 1989) was a longtime law professor at the Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans and an expert in comparative law.
Frank Turk
Frank Turk (1817/18 – July 15, 1887) was an American jurist and entrepreneur.
Frank Turk (1817/18 – July 15, 1887) was an American jurist and entrepreneur.
Gene Zmuda
Gene A. Zmuda (1958 - ) is an American jurist and politician.
Gene A. Zmuda (1958 - ) is an American jurist and politician.
Gilbert L. Kujovich
Professor Gil Kujovich is currently the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and a Professor of Law at Vermont Law School.
Professor Gil Kujovich is currently the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and a Professor of Law at Vermont Law School.
Gitanjali S. Gutierrez
Gitanjali S. Gutierrez is the lawyer for the defendant Mohammed al-Qahtani, who is held at Camp Delta in Guantanamo Bay by the United States Military.
Gitanjali S. Gutierrez is the lawyer for the defendant Mohammed al-Qahtani, who is held at Camp Delta in Guantanamo Bay by the United States Military.
Hans Kelsen
Hans Kelsen (October 11, 1881 – April 19, 1973) was an Austrian jurist and legal philosopher.
Hans Kelsen (October 11, 1881 – April 19, 1973) was an Austrian jurist and legal philosopher.
James A. Baker, Jr.
James Addison Baker, Jr. (1892 – 1973) was an American attorney in the firm later renamed Baker Botts.
James Addison Baker, Jr. (1892 – 1973) was an American attorney in the firm later renamed Baker Botts.
James Addison Baker the elder
James Addison Baker was an American jurist and politician.
James Addison Baker was an American jurist and politician.
James Friedman
James Friedman is a Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law.
James Friedman is a Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law.
James G. Exum
James G. 'Jim' Exum, Jr. is an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
James G. 'Jim' Exum, Jr. is an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
James M. Johnson
James M. Johnson is an Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court.
James M. Johnson is an Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court.
James Phelan, Sr.
James Phelan, Sr., (October 11, 1821 – May 17, 1873) was a senator in the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War from the state of Mississippi.
James Phelan, Sr., (October 11, 1821 – May 17, 1873) was a senator in the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War from the state of Mississippi.
Jeffrey P. Minear
Jeffrey P. Minear is Counselor to Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.
Jeffrey P. Minear is Counselor to Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.
Joan Mahoney
Joan Mahoney is distinguished legal scholar and former dean of two law schools.
Joan Mahoney is distinguished legal scholar and former dean of two law schools.
John Anthon
John Anthon was a United States jurist.
John Anthon was a United States jurist.
John Bassett Moore
John Bassett Moore (December 3, 1860 – November 12, 1947) was an American authority on international law who was a member of the Hague Tribunal and the first US judge to serve on the Perma...
John Bassett Moore (December 3, 1860 – November 12, 1947) was an American authority on international law who was a member of the Hague Tribunal and the first US judge to serve on the Perma...
John Beale Bordley
John Beale Bordley, (b. February 11, 1727 Annapolis, Maryland - d. 1804 Philadelphia) was a Maryland planter and judge.
John Beale Bordley, (b. February 11, 1727 Annapolis, Maryland - d. 1804 Philadelphia) was a Maryland planter and judge.
John Bouvier
John Bouvier (1787–1851), American jurist and legal lexicographer, was born in Codognan, France.
John Bouvier (1787–1851), American jurist and legal lexicographer, was born in Codognan, France.
John Cobb Cooper
John Cobb Cooper, Jr. (September 18, 1887 – July 22, 1967) was an American jurist, airline executive and presidential advisor.
John Cobb Cooper, Jr. (September 18, 1887 – July 22, 1967) was an American jurist, airline executive and presidential advisor.
John Dennis Phelan
John Dennis Phelan was a jurist in the southern United States.
John Dennis Phelan was a jurist in the southern United States.
John Duer
John Duer (born in Albany, New York, 7 October 1782; died on Staten Island, 8 August 1858) was a New York jurist.
John Duer (born in Albany, New York, 7 October 1782; died on Staten Island, 8 August 1858) was a New York jurist.
John Rodenberg
John Rodenberg is a Minnesota jurist, and an Associate Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
John Rodenberg is a Minnesota jurist, and an Associate Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
John Rolph (judge)
John Rolph is an American lawyer and officer in the United States Navy's Judge Advocate General corps.
John Rolph is an American lawyer and officer in the United States Navy's Judge Advocate General corps.
John T. Davies
John Thomas Davies II (born January 6, 1932) is a Minnesota DFL politician, a former legislator and jurist, and a former President of the Minnesota Senate.
John Thomas Davies II (born January 6, 1932) is a Minnesota DFL politician, a former legislator and jurist, and a former President of the Minnesota Senate.
Jonas Rice
Jonas Rice was the first permanent settler of European descent in Worcester, Massachusetts, and was a founder and prominent citizen of the town.
Jonas Rice was the first permanent settler of European descent in Worcester, Massachusetts, and was a founder and prominent citizen of the town.
Jonathan Lippman
Jonathan Lippman (born May 19, 1945) is an American jurist and currently Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.
Jonathan Lippman (born May 19, 1945) is an American jurist and currently Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.
Joshua Hornick
Joshua Hornick is a noted figure in law and education who currently lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Joshua Hornick is a noted figure in law and education who currently lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Joyce Hens Green
Judge Joyce Hens Green (born 1928) is a Senior United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Judge Joyce Hens Green (born 1928) is a Senior United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Margaret Chutich
Margaret Chutich is a Minnesota jurist, and an Associate Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Margaret Chutich is a Minnesota jurist, and an Associate Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Maria Lopez
Maria Lopez (born 1953) is a Cuban-American former judge and a former television jurist on the syndicated television show Judge Maria Lopez.
Maria Lopez (born 1953) is a Cuban-American former judge and a former television jurist on the syndicated television show Judge Maria Lopez.
Marvin S. Arrington, Sr.
Marvin Stephens Arrington, Sr. is an American judge in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia and a former politician in the city of Atlanta.
Marvin Stephens Arrington, Sr. is an American judge in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia and a former politician in the city of Atlanta.
Mary Lyndon Shanley
Mary Lyndon Shanley is a feminist legal scholar specializing in issues of the American family and reproductive technologies.
Mary Lyndon Shanley is a feminist legal scholar specializing in issues of the American family and reproductive technologies.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker was an American author, judge, legal scholar, and political essayist.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker was an American author, judge, legal scholar, and political essayist.
Noma Gurich
Noma D. Gurich is an American attorney and judge who is currently serving as a Justice on the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Noma D. Gurich is an American attorney and judge who is currently serving as a Justice on the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Norman Dorsen
Norman Dorsen is a professor at the New York University School of Law, and specializes in Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, and Comparative Constitutional Law.
Norman Dorsen is a professor at the New York University School of Law, and specializes in Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, and Comparative Constitutional Law.
Oscar Schachter
Oscar Schachter (1915–2003) was an American international law and diplomacy professor, and United Nations aide.
Oscar Schachter (1915–2003) was an American international law and diplomacy professor, and United Nations aide.
Rachel Barkow
Rachel Elise Barkow (born 1971, née Selinfreund) is a professor of law at the New York University School of Law.
Rachel Elise Barkow (born 1971, née Selinfreund) is a professor of law at the New York University School of Law.
Richard W. Roberts
Richard W. Roberts (born 1953) is a US District Court judge in Washington DC.
Richard W. Roberts (born 1953) is a US District Court judge in Washington DC.
Robert Charrow
Robert Charrow is an American lawyer from Washington, D.C., a former senior Reagan administration official, and author.
Robert Charrow is an American lawyer from Washington, D.C., a former senior Reagan administration official, and author.
Robert S. Smith
Robert Sherlock Smith is an Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, New York's highest court.
Robert Sherlock Smith is an Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, New York's highest court.
Rod Underhill
Rod Underhill is an attorney and author who has written books about the Internet and MP3 technology and who was also a founder of MP3.com.
Rod Underhill is an attorney and author who has written books about the Internet and MP3 technology and who was also a founder of MP3.com.
Ronen Avraham
Ronen Avraham is the Thomas Shelton Maxey Professor in Law at the University of Texas School of Law.
Ronen Avraham is the Thomas Shelton Maxey Professor in Law at the University of Texas School of Law.
Rossiter W. Raymond
At his memorial, Rossiter Worthington Raymond was described by the President of Lehigh University as "one of the most remarkable cases of versatility that our country has ever seen’—sailor, sold...
At his memorial, Rossiter Worthington Raymond was described by the President of Lehigh University as "one of the most remarkable cases of versatility that our country has ever seen’—sailor, sold...
Sandra Peuler
Sandra Peuler is a judge of the Utah Third District Court in Salt Lake City.
Sandra Peuler is a judge of the Utah Third District Court in Salt Lake City.
Steven W. Taylor
Steven W. Taylor,, is the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Steven W. Taylor,, is the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Susan Phillips Read
Susan Phillips Read (born June 27, 1947) is a Republican judge on New York State's Court of Appeals, having been appointed by Republican Governor George Pataki in 2003 for a 14-year term.
Susan Phillips Read (born June 27, 1947) is a Republican judge on New York State's Court of Appeals, having been appointed by Republican Governor George Pataki in 2003 for a 14-year term.
Theodore T. Jones
Theodore T. Jones is a judge on New York State's Court of Appeals.
Theodore T. Jones is a judge on New York State's Court of Appeals.
Theophilus Harrington
Theophilus Harrington (also spelled Herrington or Herrinton) (March 27, 1762 – November 18, 1815) served as a Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court in America from 1803 to 1813.
Theophilus Harrington (also spelled Herrington or Herrinton) (March 27, 1762 – November 18, 1815) served as a Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court in America from 1803 to 1813.
Theron Metcalf
Theron Metcalf was a New England jurist and a judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Court.
Theron Metcalf was a New England jurist and a judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Court.
Thomas Cooper (US politician)
Thomas Cooper (October 22, 1759 – May 11, 1839) was an American economist, college president and political philosopher.
Thomas Cooper (October 22, 1759 – May 11, 1839) was an American economist, college president and political philosopher.
Thomas F. Gallagher
Thomas F. Gallagher was a Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1943 until his retirement in 1967.
Thomas F. Gallagher was a Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1943 until his retirement in 1967.
Victoria A. Graffeo
Victoria A. Graffeo is a judge on New York State's Court of Appeals.
Victoria A. Graffeo is a judge on New York State's Court of Appeals.
Walter Urbigkit
Walter Urbigkit was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives for Laramie, Wyoming, as a Democrat from 1973–1985, including two years as minority leader, and later a justice on the Wyomin...
Walter Urbigkit was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives for Laramie, Wyoming, as a Democrat from 1973–1985, including two years as minority leader, and later a justice on the Wyomin...
Warren J. Ferguson
Warren John Ferguson was an American jurist who served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Warren John Ferguson was an American jurist who served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
William Alexander Duer
William Alexander Duer (September 8, 1780 – May 30, 1858) was an American lawyer, jurist, and educator from New York City.
William Alexander Duer (September 8, 1780 – May 30, 1858) was an American lawyer, jurist, and educator from New York City.
William Callyhan Robinson
William Callyhan Robinson was an American jurist and academic.
William Callyhan Robinson was an American jurist and academic.
William Jay (jurist)
William Jay (16 June 1789 – 14 October 1858) was an American reformer and jurist, the son of John Jay (1745–1829).
William Jay (16 June 1789 – 14 October 1858) was an American reformer and jurist, the son of John Jay (1745–1829).
William Le Baron Putnam
William Le Baron Putnam was a United States jurist.
William Le Baron Putnam was a United States jurist.