Caesar B. F. Barra

Caesar B. F. Barra (February 3, 1880 – September 29, 1949) was an Italian-American lawyer and politician from New York.

He was admitted to the bar in 1901 and practiced law with Ambrose H. Purdy and James A. Delehanty, who by 1916 was Judge of the Court of General Sessions in New York County.

[1] Barra later practiced law with his brother Ralph J. in 15 Park Row.

Over the years, he defended over 200 people tried of murder and was first counsel for Alvin J. Paris after he was accused of bribing the New York Giants in 1946.

[2] Barra died at his home in Brooklyn on September 29, 1949.