Background
Cope, William Robert was born on April 14, 1942 in St. Louis. Son of Carma N. and Virginia M. Cope.
Cope, William Robert was born on April 14, 1942 in St. Louis. Son of Carma N. and Virginia M. Cope.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1965; Juris Doctor, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1968.
Partner, Oliver, Oliver and Jones, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1970-1975; partner, Summer, Cope and Walsh, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1975-1990; circuit judge, 36th Judicial Circuit of Missouri, since 1991. Assistant prosecuting attorney Cape Girardeau County, 1970-1973.
Served to captain United States Army, 1968-1970. Member Missouri Bar Association, Cape Girardeau Coaunty Bar Association, Butler County Bar Association, Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce (president 1983, Outstanding Svc. award 1983), U. Missouri Alumni Association (member of national board since 1981), Ducks Unlimited (chairman Poplar Bluff since 1977).
Married Jan Beth Levy, March 2, 1968. Children: Kristin Lynn, Robin Annual.