Robert James Steigmann

Background

Steigmann, Robert James was born on December 27, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederick and Anna Ruth (Dibblee) Steigmann.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University of Illinois, 1965; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1968.

Career

Staff attorney, Illinois Legislation Reference Bureau, Springfield, 1968-1969; assistant state's attorney, County of Sangamon, Springfield, 1969-1971; assistant state's attorney, County of Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, 1971-1976; judge, 6th Judicial Circuit Illinois, Urbana, 1976-1989; appellate justice, Illinois 4th District Appellate Court, Springfield, since 1989. Lecturer educational programs Illinois Judicial Conference, 1977. Presenter at Canada Judicial Conference, 1988, 89.

Chairman Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases.

Achievements

• Robert James Steigmann has been listed as a reputable State appellate court judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Illinois Judges Association (board directors 1979-1982, 88-), Illinois State Bar Association, American Judicature Society.

Interests

• Avocations: bridge, reading, travel, music, theater.

Connections

Married Sharon Terry Waxman, Aug.14, 1966. Children: Michael Anthony, Laura Elizabeth.

Father:

Frederick Steigmann

Mother:

Anna Ruth (Dibblee) Steigmann

Spouse:

Sharon Terry Waxman

child:

Laura Elizabeth Steigmann

child:

Michael Anthony Steigmann