New York Court of Appeals / Joined 1987 / Served to 1999

John W. Sweeny Jr.

Judge, New York Court of Appeals

John W. Sweeny Jr. was a Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, who joined the court in 1987. Sources ↓

Tenure
1987–1999 · 12 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1987New York Court of Appeals

Education

Questions & answers

How do judges of the New York Court of Appeals reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is gubernatorial appointment.
Which court was John W. Sweeny Jr. on?
John W. Sweeny Jr. was a Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.

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12 years on the New York Court of Appeals. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).