Judge George Neves Leighton
Judge
District Court, N.D. Illinois
George Neves Leighton served as Judge on the District Court, N.D. Illinois from 1976 to 1987. The appointment came from Gerald Ford in 1976. Education: B.A. from Howard University; LL.B. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: Appellate Court of Illinois.
- Court
- District Court, N.D. Illinois
- Position
- Judge
- Appointed By
- Gerald Ford
- Active
- 1969 – 1987
- Party
- Republican
- ABA Rating
- Well Qualified (1975)
Education
- B.A.Howard University (1940)
- LL.B.Harvard University (1946)
Career History
- JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. Illinois (1976 – 1987) — appointed by Gerald Ford
- JudgeAppellate Court of Illinois (1969 – 1976)
- Judge1969 – 1976
- Judge1964 – 1969
- Master in chancery1960 – 1964
- Assistant attorney general1949 – 1951
- Private practice1946 – 1964
- U.S. Army captain1942 – 1945
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