Robert E. Morin

Robert E. Morin is an American lawyer and a former Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[1][2]

Robert E. Morin
7th Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
In office October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2020
Preceded by	Lee F. Satterfield
Succeeded by	Anita Josey-Herring
Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
In office July 30, 1996 – October 1, 2016
Nominated by	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Curtis E. von Kann
Personal details
Spouse(s)	Martha
Children	2
Alma mater	University of Massachusetts Catholic University Law School (J.D.)

Education

In 1974, Morin graduated with a degree in sociology from University of Massachusetts and in 1977 with a Juris Doctor degree from Catholic University Law School.[1]

Career

Morin worked in private practice from 1977-1996.

Morin has been teaching at Georgetown Law Center as an adjunct professor since 1986.[3]

On December 18, 1995, President Bill Clinton nominated Morin to a fifteen-year term as an associate judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to the seat vacated by Curtis E. von Kann.[4] On March 25, 1996, a hearing was held before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.[5] On July 26, 1996, the United States Senate confirmed his nomination by voice vote.[6] He was sworn in on July 30, 1996. In 2011, he was reappointed for another fifteen-year term, expiring in 2026.

On June 16, 2016, following a thorough selection, the Judicial Nomination Commission announced that it has chosen Morin to serve as the next chief judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[7]

In April 2020, Morin announced that he plans to retire in September.[8]

Personal life

Morin lives in Washington, D.C. and is married to Martha Tomich. They have two children.[4]

References

1. "CHIEF JUDGE ROBERT E. MORIN". dccourts.gov. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
2. "Robert E. Morin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
3. "Robert E. Morin". Retrieved 2020-01-12.
4. "robert e. morin bio". clintonwhitehouse6.archives.gov. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
5. "Nomination of Robert E. Morin : hearing". Indiana State Library. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
6. "PN782 - Nomination of Robert E. Morin for The Judiciary, 104th Congress (1995-1996)". www.congress.gov. 1996-07-26. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
7. "The Honorable Robert E. Morin Designated Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia". dc.gov. June 16, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
8. Alexander, Keith L. "D.C. Superior Court Judge Robert E. Morin announces retirement". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-10-09.