Robert Jeremiah Callahan[1] (June 3, 1930 – January 1, 2013) was a justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1985 to 2000. He had also served as Chief Justice from 1996 to 1999. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut.[2] He had served on the court since 1985. He was a graduate of Boston College and Fordham University School of Law.[3][4][5]

Robert J. Callahan
Born(1930-06-03)June 3, 1930
DiedJanuary 1, 2013(2013-01-01) (aged 82)
Norwalk, Connecticut
EducationBoston College
Alma materFordham University School of Law
OccupationChief Justice
OrganizationConnecticut Supreme Court

References

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  1. ^ Who's Who in American Law, 1998-1999. Marquis Who's Who. 1998. p. 108.
  2. ^ Register and Manual. Connecticut Secretary of the State. 1995. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Chief Justice Callahan Announces Retirement". State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. May 13, 1999. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  4. ^ "Former State Chief Justice Dies". Hartford Courant. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  5. ^ "Former Chief Justice and Norwalk sports standout Robert J. Callahan dies". The Hour. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.

Personal life

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Robert's son, Patrick Callahan, was sworn in at the Connecticut State Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Patrick serves as the State Representative for the 108th district: Danbury, New Fairfield, Sherman, and New Milford.

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Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court
1985–2000
Succeeded by