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Edward J. Meyer (Born June 7, 1941), a distinguished attorney who practiced law in Orange County, NY for over 40 years, died Saturday night February 11, 2012 at his home. He was 70. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY and graduated from St. John's Law School in 1964.

Following graduation in 1965, he became a Tax Fraud Attorney for the U.S. Treasury Department. In 1966, he helped pioneer the first Mental Health Information Services (MHIS) at Middletown State Hospital, advocating for the rights of the mentally ill. During that time, he was also the Executive Director of the Regional Economic Action Program (RECAP).

In 1976, Ed succesfully cleared an Air Force Cadet of Forgery and his investigation uncovered a forgery ring that began in 1972. The story made front page news across the country.

In the 1970s, Ed also worked as a County Legal Aid Attorney.

In 1981, Ed was appointed by New York Governor Hugh Carey as Orange County District Attorney. In the early 1980's Newburgh Mayor Joan Shapiro presented Ed with the Key to the City of Newburgh.

For several years in the 1980's, Ed hosted a morning radio show for the Newburgh radio station, WGNY radio.

Ed continued his career as a Criminal Attorney and General Practitioner for the Law Offices of Meyer and Diesenhouse (retiring from the practice of law in April 2011).

Ed was also a Professor of Criminal and Business Law at Orange County Community College and in recognition of his 39 years as business department faculty member, Ed was given "Faculty Emeritus" status when he retired January 1, 2007.