Albert L. Rendlen

Albert L. Rendlen
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office
January, 1983  June 30, 1985
Preceded by Robert T. Donnelly
Succeeded by Andrew J. Higgins
Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office
January 5, 1977  April 7, 1992
Appointed by Joseph P. Teasdale
Succeeded by Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.
Personal details
Born April 7, 1922
Hannibal, Missouri[1]
Died November 23, 2009 (aged 87)
Spouse(s) Dona Rendlen
Alma mater University of Michigan
University of California-Berkeley
Stanford University
University of Illinois, Champaign

Albert L. Rendlen was judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri from 1977 until 1992, and the Chief Justice of that Court from January 1982 until June 1985. Previously, Judge Rendlen was a judge on the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District. Before becoming an attorney, Judge Rendlen served in the United States Army and fought at the Battle of the Bulge.[2] As a member of the commission charged with selecting nominees to the Supreme Court, Judge Rendlen was investigated for misconduct but ultimately absolved of any wrongdoing.[3]

Sources

  1. Official Manual of Missouri, 1985-1986.
  2. Angela Riley, "Former Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Rendlen dies at age 87." Missouri Lawyers Media. December 01, 2009.
  3. "High court judge cleared by board." Chicago Tribune. December 30, 1985.