Background
Stephens, Robert F. was born on August 16, 1927 in Covington, Kentucky, United States.
Stephens, Robert F. was born on August 16, 1927 in Covington, Kentucky, United States.
Student, Indiana University. Bachelor of Laws, University Kentucky, 1951.
Assistant attorney, Fayette County, Kentucky, 1964-1969. Judge, 1969-1975; attorney general Kentucky Frankfort, 1976-1979. Justice Supreme Court Kentucky, 1979-1999, chief justice, 1982-1998.
Secretary Kentucky Justice Cabinet, from 1999. President Conference of chief justices, 1992-1993. Chairman National Center for State Court, 1992-1993.
Board directors National Association Counties, 1973-1975. 1st president Kentucky Association Counties. 1st chairman Bluegrass Area Development District.
Chairman Kentucky Heart Association Fund Drive, 1976-1978. Served with United States Navy, World World War World War II. Member Warren Burger Society, National Center for State Courts, Order of Coif.