Jacob J. Schwartzwald
New York politician and judge (1900-1983)
Jacob J. Schwartzwald (March 12, 1900 – October 8, 1983) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge from New York. He served in both houses of the New York State Legislature and later as a justice of the New York Supreme Court.
Life
He was born on March 12, 1900, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School, and practiced law in New York City.
State legislature
Schwartzwald was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 6th D.) in 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 and 1933.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (6th D.) from 1935 to 1942, sitting in the 158th, 159th, 160th, 161st, 162nd and 163rd New York State Legislatures.
Judicial career
On September 9, 1942, he was appointed by Gov. Herbert H. Lehman to the City Court, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Edward J. Kelly. In November 1942, he was elected to a full ten-year term, and was re-elected in November 1952.
On November 2, 1954, he was elected to the New York Supreme Court for a 14-year term beginning on January 1, 1955.
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