NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKBW) — Former Niagara County Court Judge Matthew Murphy passed away Monday at the age of 70 after a short illness.
Murphy worked 16 years as the longest-serving District Attorney in Niagara County history. As District Attorney, Murphy developed a model domestic violence program for the state.
Murphy was elected as a judge for Niagara County Court in 2008 and was re-elected for a second term in 2017.
Murphy was a longtime Lockport resident and a founding member of the Niagara County Coalition of Race (Racial Acceptance and Cultural Equality.)
Murphy is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gail, their three children, and four grandchildren.
