Robert E. Morin
Robert E. Morin is the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[1][2]
Robert E. Morin | |
|---|---|
| 7th Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Lee F. Satterfield |
| Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia | |
| In office July 30, 1996 – October 1, 2016 | |
| Nominated by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Curtis E. von Kann |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse(s) | Martha |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Catholic University Law School (J.D.) |
Education
In 1974, Morin graduated with a degree in sociology from University of Massachusetts and in 1977 with a Juris Doctor degree from Catholic University Law School.[1]
Career
Morin worked in private practice from 1977-1996.
Morin has been teaching at Georgetown Law Center as an adjunct professor since 1986.[3]
On December 18, 1995, President Bill Clinton nominated Morin to a fifteen-year term as an associate judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to the seat vacated by Curtis E. von Kann.[4] On March 25, 1996, a hearing was held before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.[5] On July 26, 1996, the United States Senate confirmed his nomination by voice vote.[6] He was sworn in on July 30, 1996. In 2011, he was reappointed for another fifteen-year term, expiring in 2026.
On June 16, 2016, following a thorough selection, the Judicial Nomination Commission announced that it has chosen Morin to serve as the next chief judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[7]
Personal life
Morin lives in Washington, D.C. and is married to Martha Tomich. They have two children.[4]
References
- "CHIEF JUDGE ROBERT E. MORIN". dccourts.gov. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- "Robert E. Morin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- "Robert E. Morin". Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- "robert e. morin bio". clintonwhitehouse6.archives.gov. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- "Nomination of Robert E. Morin : hearing". Indiana State Library. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- "PN782 - Nomination of Robert E. Morin for The Judiciary, 104th Congress (1995-1996)". www.congress.gov. 1996-07-26. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- "The Honorable Robert E. Morin Designated Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia". dc.gov. June 16, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2019.