Background
Johnson, Glenn Thompson was born on July 19, 1917 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Floyd and Reola (Thompson) Johnson.
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Glenn Thompson Johnson
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Bachelor of Science, Wilberforce University, 1941. Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School, 1949. Master of Laws, John Marshall Law School, 1950.
Graduate, National College State Trial Judges, 1971. Graduate, Appellate Court Judges Seminar, New York University, 1974. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Arkansas Baptist College, 1978.
Career
Private practice law, 1950-1957; assistant attorney general, Illinois, 1957-1963; senior assistant attorney, Metropolitan Sanitary District Chicago, 1963-1966; associate judge, Circuit Court, Cook County, Chicago, 1966-1968; judge, Circuit Court, Cook County, Chicago, 1968-1973; justice, Illinois Appellate Court, Chicago, since 1973.
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Trustee John Marshall Law School Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member National Bar Association (merit award 1970), American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association (awards 1967, 73, president 1964-1966), American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers (governor).
Connections
Married Elaine Bailey, May. 26, 1993; children: Evelyn A., Glenn T.
Education
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