Judge E. Jeannette Ogden appointed to Appellate Division, Fourth Department

December 1, 2022 Rob Abruzzese

Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden was appointed to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Photo courtesy of University at Buffalo School of Law Photo courtesy of University at Buffalo School of Law

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While the legal community awaits the announcement of the next Chief Judge of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that she has appointed Justice E. Jeannette Ogden to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department.

“For nearly 30 years, Justice E. Jeannette Ogden has served as a fair and impartial jurist, upholding the rule of law for the people of Western New York,” Governor Hochul said. “I am honored to appoint Justice Ogden to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and am confident she will continue to serve with distinction.”

Justice Ogden, a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law, has served as a State Court judge since 2015, and was a Buffalo City Court judge since 1995. She also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.

An adjunct professor of law at Buffalo and Daemen College, she is a member of the National Association of Women Judges, NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, Erie Community College Criminal Justice Advisory Council, Eighth Judicial District Gender and Racial Fairness Committee, NAACP, and Women Lawyers of Western New York.