Richard Bevan Austin
1901–1977 · Chicago, IL
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois | Judge | John F. Kennedy (Democratic) | Aug 15, 1961 | Death, Feb 7, 1977 |
Education
- Denison University, Ph.B., 1923
- University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1926
Professional Career
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1926-1933, 1948-1952; State's Attorney's Office, Cook County, Illinois, 1933-1948, 1951-1953; assistant state's attorney, 1933-1947; first assistant state's attorney, 1947-1948, 1952-1953; acting state's attorney, 1947-1948; special prosecutor, 1951-1952; Judge, Superior Court of Cook County [Illinois], 1953-1960; Chief justice, Criminal Court of Cook County [Illinois], 1954-1955, 1960-1961; Candidate for governor, Illinois, 1956