44. Leonard Wexler

The federal district court judge has been referred to as the “godfather” of the new federal courthouse in Central Islip, in part for his seniority and in part because he oversaw its construction, visiting the site daily. He has presided over gang trials, union/government suits and disputes over child immunization. LOVE HIM for that gorgeous new courthouse. HATE HIM for the ruling that lets adult men sue doctors and hospitals over circumcisions they got as infants.