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Charles E. Freeman

1933 – 2020

American judge

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About Charles E. Freeman

Lived 1933 – 2020 (aged 86). Charles E. Freeman was an American lawyer and judge.

Charles E. Freeman (December 12, 1933 – March 2, 2020) was an American attorney who served as a justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. He was elected to the position on November 6, 1990, becoming its first African-American justice.

Early life, family and education Freeman was born in Richmond, Virginia. Freeman received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Union University in 1954 and J.D. degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1962.

Career Illinois Governor Otto Kerner appointed Freeman to the Illinois Industrial Commission in January 1965 as an arbitrator. Freeman heard thousands of work-related injury cases. In September 1973 Governor Dan Walker named Freeman to the Illinois Commerce Commission, a rate regulatory agency with power over telephone, electricity and gas companies. Freeman worked on the commission until December 1976.

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University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, UIC John Marshall Law School, Virginia Union University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles E. Freeman?

American judge

When was Charles E. Freeman born?

Charles E. Freeman was born on 12 December 1933 in Richmond.

When did Charles E. Freeman die?

Charles E. Freeman died on 2 March 2020 in Chicago.

What was Charles E. Freeman's occupation?

Charles E. Freeman was a lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Charles E. Freeman?

Charles E. Freeman was American.

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· Wikipedia: Charles E. Freeman

· Wikidata: Q2959125

· DBpedia: Charles E. Freeman

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