Lottie E. Wilkins
Supreme Court Justice
1st Judicial District:
(New York County)

• In my 16 years on the bench and in my published decisions, I have made it a point to treat all who appear in my court with fairness and dignity, values important to me as a result of my own experiences as a woman and an African-American practicing law. Coming to court as a litigant or a juror is a memorable event, so I strive to instill a sense of confidence and respect for our judicial system. Off the bench, I am a wife and mother to two children, and I serve my community by mentoring and speaking at schools.

• Democrat

• Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1975
• City College of New York, B.A., 1972

• New York 1976

• Justice, New York State Supreme Court, 1st District

• Law Assistant, New York State Court System - 1975 to 1979
• Private Practice, 1979 to 1984
• Law Clerk to Justice Alvin Schlesinger, New York State Supreme Court, 1984 to 1988
• Private Practice, 1988 to 1990
• Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, 1989 to 1991
• Justice, New York State Supreme Court, 1st District, 1991 to present