Justice Rita B. Garman

  • Born:
    November 19, 1943 in Aurora, IL
  • Education:

    University of Illinois, University of Iowa College of Law
  • Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
    2001-2022
  • Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice:
    2013-2016
  • Succeeded:
    Benjamin K. Miller
  • Succeeded by:
    Lisa Holder White
  • Represented:
    4th District (2001-Present)
  • Political Party
    Republican
  • Other Political Offices:

    Associate Judge (1974-1986), Circuit Court Judge (1986-1995), Appellate Court Judge (1995-2001)

    Rita B. Garman Interview
  • Notes:
    Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court

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