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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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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Leighton will decide any matter.