Tag: David L. Goodwin

  • Judge Jane Bolin Historical Society of the New York Courts 2018-02-21 David L. Goodwin, Appellate Public Defender New York, New York Dear Jane, You’re one of the reasons the courts for children are a greater hope than some people say. You’re one of the dedicated ones.1 Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, but with a career…

  • Three decades before these “first” appointments, Judge Jane Bolin (1908-2007) held the honor of being the first African-American female judge in the United States.