L. Paul Kehoe
L. Paul Kehoe (born May 21, 1938) is an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life
He was born on May 21, 1938, in Carthage, Jefferson County, New York. He attended Copenhagen Central School. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1959, and J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 1962. Then he served in the U.S. Army, and began the practice of law in 1963 in Watertown. In 1966, he moved to Wolcott. He married Betty, and they had three children.[1]
He entered politics as a Republican, and was District Attorney of Wayne County from 1967 to 1971.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1979 and 1980;and a member of the New York State Senate from 1981 to 1992, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th and 189th New York State Legislatures.
He was a Justice of the New York Supreme Court (7th D.) from 1993 to 2006. He was the Administrative Judge of the 7th District from 1996 to 2000, and was designated to the Appellate Division in 2000.[2]
He practices law as a Senior Counsel with the law firm of Harris, Chesworth, O'Brien, Johnstone & Welch, LLP.[3]
References
- ↑ New York Red Book (1985–1986; pg. 98)
- ↑ L. Paul Kehoe in the 2006 Voter Guide, at the NYS Unified Court System
- ↑ L. Paul Kehoe at Harris, Chesworth, O'Brien, Johnstone & Welch, LLP
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James F. Hurley |
New York State Assembly 129th District 1979–1980 |
Succeeded by Frank G. Talomie Sr. |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Frederick L. Warder |
New York State Senate 52nd District 1981–1982 |
Succeeded by William T. Smith |
| Preceded by John D. Perry |
New York State Senate 53rd District 1983–1992 |
Succeeded by Michael F. Nozzolio |