Background
Duberstein, Maxine K. was born on March 21, 1923 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Charles Sidney and Anna Rose (Weinstein) Duberstein.
Duberstein, Maxine K. was born on March 21, 1923 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Charles Sidney and Anna Rose (Weinstein) Duberstein.
Bachelor, St. John's University, 1945. Juris Doctor, St. John's University, 1946. Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. John's University, 1993.
Lawyer private practice, New York City, 1947-1965; principal, Civil Court & Criminal Court, Brooklyn, 1965-1967; law secretary, Honorary Oliver D. Williams, Brooklyn, 1967-1969; judge, Family Court, Brooklyn, 1969-1974; justice, New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, Brooklyn, since 1975. Executive Committee National Conference State Trial Judges, since 1981.
Director Brooklyn Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Brooklyn, American Lung Association, Brooklyn. Member, legal assistant Studies Advisory Commission, New York City. Member Association Justices of Supreme Court of the State of New York (president 1988-1989), Supreme Court Justices Association of City of New York (president 1986-1988).
Married Daniel M. Cohen, December 3, 1952. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Cathrine Louise Cohen Troy.