Joseph H. Goldenhersh

Joseph H. Goldenhersh (November 2, 1914 – March 11, 1992) was an American jurist.

Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Goldenhersh received his law degree from Washington University Law School and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1936. He practiced law in East St. Louis, Illinois. From 1964 until 1970, Goldenhersh served on the Illinois Appellate Court and was involved with the Democrat Party. Goldenhersh served on the Illinois Supreme Court from 1970 until his retirement in 1987. Goldenhersh lived in Belleville, Illinois. He served as chief justice of the court. Goldenhersh died in a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri from a stroke after undergoing open heart surgery.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Illinois Supreme Court-Joseph H. Goldenhersh
  2. ↑ 'Joseph H. Goldenhersh-Was Illinois Chief Justice,' Chicago Tribune, Michael Kates, March 12, 1992


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