JUDICIAL · IL · 1953-1955
Walter V. Schaefer
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Democrat · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Considered a giant of state-court jurisprudence
Background
Between 1953 and 1955, Walter V. Schaefer held the Supreme Court Chief Justice seat in Illinois, a 2-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Clyde E. Stone; succeeded by Robert C. Underwood. Note: Considered a giant of state-court jurisprudence. Same-year political environment (1953): Governor William Stratton.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- James D. Heiple (1994-1997)
- Michael A. Bilandic (1992-1994)
- Ben Miller (1990-1992)
- Thomas J. Moran (1987-1990)
- Joseph H. Goldenhersh (1985-1987)
- Howard C. Ryan (1982-1985)
- Robert C. Underwood (1969-1973)
- Roy J. Solfisburg Jr. (1969-1969)
- Clyde E. Stone (1951-1953)
- George W. Bristow (1949-1951)
- Walter T. Gunn (1947-1949)