Robert E. Morin Explained

Robert E. Morin
Office:	Senior Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Term Start:	September 30, 2020
Office1:	7th Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Termstart1:	October 1, 2016
Termend1:	September 30, 2020
Predecessor1:	Lee F. Satterfield
Successor1:	Anita Josey-Herring
Office2:	Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Termstart2:	July 30, 1996
Termend2:	September 30, 2020
Nominator2:	Bill Clinton
Predecessor2:	Curtis E. von Kann
Successor2:	vacant
Birth Date:	9 January 1953
Birth Place:	Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Spouse:	Martha
Children:	2
Alma Mater:	University of Massachusetts Catholic University Law School (JD)

Robert E. Morin (born January 9, 1953) is an American lawyer and a senior judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Morin was born on January 9, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts.^[3] 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.

Career

Morin worked in private practice from 1977-1996.

Morin has been teaching at Georgetown Law Center as an adjunct professor since 1986.^[4]

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.^[5] On March 25, 1996, a hearing was held before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.^[6] On July 26, 1996, the United States Senate confirmed his nomination by voice vote.^[7] 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.^[8]

In April 2020, Morin announced that he plans to retire in September.^[9]

Personal life

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: CHIEF JUDGE ROBERT E. MORIN . dccourts.gov. November 24, 2019. en.
2. Web site: Robert E. Morin . Ballotpedia. November 24, 2019. en.
3. Book: States . United . Nomination of Robert E. Morin: Hearing Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session on Nomination of Robert E. Morin, to be Associate Judges, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, March 25, 1996 . Affairs . United States Congress Senate Committee on Governmental . March 25, 1996 . U.S. Government Printing Office . 978-0-16-052988-7 . 11 . en.
4. Web site: Robert E. Morin. en-US. 2020-01-12.
5. Web site: robert e. morin bio . clintonwhitehouse6.archives.gov. November 24, 2019. en.
6. Web site: Nomination of Robert E. Morin : hearing . Indiana State Library. November 24, 2019. en.
7. Web site: PN782 - Nomination of Robert E. Morin for The Judiciary, 104th Congress (1995-1996). 1996-07-26. www.congress.gov. 2020-01-12.
8. Web site: The Honorable Robert E. Morin Designated Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia . June 16, 2016. dc.gov. November 24, 2019. en.
9. News: Alexander. Keith L.. D.C. Superior Court Judge Robert E. Morin announces retirement. en-US. Washington Post. 2020-10-09. 0190-8286.