Richard Teitelman
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| Richard Teitelman | |
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| Current Court Information: | |
| Missouri Supreme Court | |
| Title: | Chief Justice |
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| Appointed by: | Bob Holden |
| Active: | 2008-2016 |
| Chief: | 2011-present |
| Past post: | Missouri 4th Judicial Circuit Court |
| Past term: | 1987-1990 |
| Past position: | Judge |
Richard B. (Rick) Teitelman is the current Chief Justice on the Missouri Supreme Court. He was appointed to the Court in February 2002 by Governor Bob Holden, and retained by voters in 2004; his current term ends in 2016.[1]
Education
Teitelman earned his B.A. in Mathematics in 1969 and his J.D. in 1973.[2]
Career
After receiving his law degree, Teitelman spent about six months in solo general practice. Then, from 1975 to 1998, he worked with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, in a range of positions. He served on the Missouri Court of Appeals from 1998 to 2002.
Awards and Associations
For a complete list of Teitelman's accomplishments, please visit: Judge Teitelman's Biography
- 2009 Clarence Darrow Award, Saint Louis University School
- 2009 Spurgeon Smithson Award, The Missouri Bar[1]
External links
- Your Missouri Courts, Judge Richard B. Teitelman
- Project Vote Smart, Judge Richard B. Teitelman (MO)
- BNET.com, "Supporters rally to defense of Judge Richard Teitelman", October 28, 2004
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