Background
Staton, Robert Howard was born on April 7, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Howard and Pearl Mae (Edwards) Staton.
Staton, Robert Howard was born on April 7, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Howard and Pearl Mae (Edwards) Staton.
Bachelor, Indiana University, 1952. Bachelor of Laws, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1955. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1967.
Chief trial deputy prosecutor 19th Judicial Circuit, Indianapolis, 1955—1959. Hearings judge Indiana Public Service Commission, 1959—1962. Managing partner Staton and Ward, 1962—1970.
Judge Indiana Court Appeals, 1971—2000, senior judge, 2000—2003. Retired, 2003
Chairman Supreme Court Committee Legal Education & Competency Bar, 1980—2000. Sergeant Special Forces United States Army, 1943-1946.
Chairman Indiana Continuing Education Commission, Indianapolis. Member executive council Indiana University, representative Law School. Member of American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association (chairman consotium competency 1983-1986), Indiana University School Law Indianapolis Alumni Association (past president, board directors, Alumni award), Columbia Club.
Life partner Jane Ellen Cox, June 28, 1958 (deceased February 15, 1985). Children: Elizabeth Staton Idleman, Jennifer Staton Stoesz.