Background
Robson, Edwin Albert was born on April 16, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence T. and Alice B. (Andres) Robson.
Robson, Edwin Albert was born on April 16, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence T. and Alice B. (Andres) Robson.
Bachelor of Laws, DePaul University, 1928.
He received an Bachelor of Laws from the DePaul University College of Law in 1928 and entered private practice in Chicago. He became a judge of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1945. In 1949 he became chief justice of that court.
He became a judge of the Appellate Court in 1951, a role he served in until his appointment to the federal bench.
He was formally nominated on January 17, 1959, confirmed on April 29, 1959, and received his commission on April 30, 1959. He served as chief judge from 1970-1975, and assumed senior status on April 16, 1975.
Robson served in that capacity until his death on October 21, 1986.
Member American Judicature Society, American, Illinois, Chicago bar associations, Phi Alpha Delta. Clubs: Law (Chicago), Legal (Chicago), Union League (Chicago), Standard (Chicago).
Married Leah M. Kinne, September 15, 1928. Children: Edwin Albert, Clark K., David K.