Justice James D. Heiple

  • Born:
    September 13, 1933 in Peoria, IL
  • Education:

    Bradley University, City of London College, University of Louisville College of Law, University of Virginia
  • Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
    1990-2000
  • Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice:
    1997-1997
  • Succeeded:
    Howard C. Ryan
  • Succeeded by:
    Thomas L. Kilbride
  • Represented:
    3rd District (1990-2000)
  • Political Party
    Republican
  • Other Political Offices:

    Circuit Court Judge (1970-1980), Appellate Court Judge (1980-1990)
  • Died:
    January 18, 2021
  • Buried:
    Glendale Cemetery, Washington, IL
  • Notes:
    Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court

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