Justice Bill Miller, pictured here with (left to right): Hon. Margarita Lopez Torres, Hon. Carolyn Wade, Hon. Genine Edwards, Hon. Wavny Toussaint, Hon. Ingrid Joseph (in red), Hon. Jacqueline Williams and Hon. Joanne Quinones.
Photo: Arthur De Gaeta/Brooklyn Eagle
The Kings County Criminal Court and the Kings County Criminal Court Bar Association are gearing up to host a special memorial event in honor of the late Justice William “Bill” Miller at the courthouse at 120 Schermerhorn St. on Friday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.
After dedicating almost half a century to the Brooklyn legal community, Miller’s legacy as a staunch advocate for fairness in the justice system endures.
“All of us who appeared before Judge Miller were always struck by his exceptional compassion and empathy,” Christopher Wright, immediate past president of the KCCBA, told the Eagle at Judge Miller’s death. “He brought thought and care to every decision, treating all lawyers and litigants with dignity. He will be deeply missed by our community.”
Justice Miller’s illustrious career began as a prosecutor and spanned over six decades, comprising 12 years at the DA’s Office and 36 years on the bench. As he once told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Miller always aimed to ensure that the legal system remained “fair and humane.” For him, “Due process is more than words. The process is more important than guilt or innocence.”
Raised in Brooklyn, Miller’s ties to the borough are deep-rooted. He attended James Madison High School and briefly left Brooklyn for law school at Boston University. But his love for Brooklyn drew him back, where he soon began his career at the DA’s Office in 1969. The system, at the time, was largely influenced by political connections. But with the election of Eugene Gold as district attorney, the focus shifted towards a merit-based approach, and Miller quickly became a prominent figure.
In the 1970s, Miller made significant strides combating police…
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