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R. Eugene Pincham

Robert Eugene Pincham (June 28, 1925 – April 3, 2008) was an American attorney active in the field of civil rights who served as both a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and later a judge of the Appellate Court of Illinois.

R. Eugene Pincham
Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court from the First District
In office
June 11, 1984 – December 29, 1989
Preceded byKenneth Wilson
Succeeded byJoseph Gordon
Personal details
Born
Robert Eugene Pincham[1]

(1925-06-28)June 28, 1925
DiedApril 3, 2008(2008-04-03) (aged 82)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic Party
Harold Washington Party (1991)
SpouseAlzata Henry[2]
Children3[2]
ResidenceChicago, Illinois
EducationTennessee State University (BS)
Northwestern University (JD)
ProfessionJudge

Early life and career edit

R. Eugene Pincham was born June 28, 1925. He was raised in Athens, Alabama.[3] He attended LeMoyne College in Memphis, Tennessee and later earned a Bachelor of Science from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. He then earned his J.D. degree at Northwestern University's School of Law. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1951 and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar in 1965.

Judicial career edit

He became a Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court in 1976.[2] Howard C. Ryan, the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, appointed Pincham to a vacancy created by the death of Kenneth Wilson. The appointment began June 11, 1984.[4] He won election to the Appellate Court in 1986.[2] In 1989, Pincham resigned to run for President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in 1990, with an effective resignation date of December 29. Joseph Gordon, a former circuit court judge, was appointed to Pincham's vacancy.[5] Pincham lost the Democratic primary to Richard Phelan.[6]

Mayoral campaign edit

After then-Cook County Commissioner Danny K. Davis lost the Democratic primary to Richard M. Daley, the mayoral nominee of the Harold Washington Party stepped down to allow party leaders to appoint Pincham as the candidate. Pincham ultimately failed to mobilize African American support in the campaign and lost by a roughly three to one margin.[7]

Subsequent career edit

In 1996, Pincham ran for Cook County State's Attorney under the Justice Party ballot line. He placed third, with 9.31% of the vote.[8]

Death and legacy edit

R. Eugene died of complications from lung and brain cancer at his home in the Chatham neighborhood.[3][9] The funeral was held in private at Trinity United Church of Christ, and culminated in remarks by Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.[9] A member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a lifetime member of the NAACP, the semi-retired Pincham lectured and instructed in trial and appellate techniques and advocacy. He received numerous awards for his professional and community service and activism.[10] He was also an ardent critic of the U.S. criminal justice system (also see Race Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System). Known for his dramatic oratory which drew on his own personal struggles and those of African Americans, and his tireless advocacy on behalf of those less able to speak for themselves, he was regarded by many in Illinois and particularly the African-American community, as a political and legal icon, and held as a role model by both blacks and whites who came behind him.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "R. Eugene Pincham and Alzata C. Pincham collection". Black Metropolis Research Consortium. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Edgar, Jim (ed.). "Judiciary". Illinois Blue Book 1989-1990. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 170.
  3. ^ a b c Jensen, Trevor; Mills, Steven (April 4, 2008). "R. Eugene Pincham: 1925 - 2008". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Mount, Charles; Knott, Andy (June 2, 1984). "Daley rival named to appeals court: Pincham". Chicago Tribune – via ProQuest.
  5. ^ "Judge named to fill Pincham's position". Chicago Tribune. December 21, 1989 – via ProQuest.
  6. ^ Day, Richard; Ross, John. "Modern-day campaign tactics put Phelan on top in Cook County". Illinois Issues. 16 (6): 41. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  7. ^ Green, Paul M. "Chicago's 1991 mayoral elections: Richard M. Daley wins second term". Illinois Issues. 17 (6): 17–25. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "OFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS PRIMARY ELECTION COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998" (PDF). www.cookcountyclerkil.com. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  9. ^ a b James Janega (2008-04-13). "R. Eugene Pincham remembered for contributions to law, community". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  10. ^ . The HistoryMakers. 2008. Archived from the original on 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2011-05-12.

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Robert Eugene Pincham June 28 1925 April 3 2008 was an American attorney active in the field of civil rights who served as both a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and later a judge of the Appellate Court of Illinois R Eugene PinchamJudge of the Illinois Appellate Court from the First DistrictIn office June 11 1984 December 29 1989Preceded byKenneth WilsonSucceeded byJoseph GordonPersonal detailsBornRobert Eugene Pincham 1 1925 06 28 June 28 1925DiedApril 3 2008 2008 04 03 aged 82 Chicago IllinoisPolitical partyDemocratic PartyHarold Washington Party 1991 SpouseAlzata Henry 2 Children3 2 ResidenceChicago IllinoisEducationTennessee State University BS Northwestern University JD ProfessionJudge Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Judicial career 3 Mayoral campaign 4 Subsequent career 5 Death and legacy 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and career editR Eugene Pincham was born June 28 1925 He was raised in Athens Alabama 3 He attended LeMoyne College in Memphis Tennessee and later earned a Bachelor of Science from Tennessee State University in Nashville Tennessee He then earned his J D degree at Northwestern University s School of Law He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1951 and the U S Supreme Court Bar in 1965 Judicial career editHe became a Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court in 1976 2 Howard C Ryan the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Pincham to a vacancy created by the death of Kenneth Wilson The appointment began June 11 1984 4 He won election to the Appellate Court in 1986 2 In 1989 Pincham resigned to run for President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in 1990 with an effective resignation date of December 29 Joseph Gordon a former circuit court judge was appointed to Pincham s vacancy 5 Pincham lost the Democratic primary to Richard Phelan 6 Mayoral campaign editMain article 1991 Chicago mayoral election After then Cook County Commissioner Danny K Davis lost the Democratic primary to Richard M Daley the mayoral nominee of the Harold Washington Party stepped down to allow party leaders to appoint Pincham as the candidate Pincham ultimately failed to mobilize African American support in the campaign and lost by a roughly three to one margin 7 Subsequent career editIn 1996 Pincham ran for Cook County State s Attorney under the Justice Party ballot line He placed third with 9 31 of the vote 8 Death and legacy editR Eugene died of complications from lung and brain cancer at his home in the Chatham neighborhood 3 9 The funeral was held in private at Trinity United Church of Christ and culminated in remarks by Rev Jeremiah Wright Jr 9 A member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a lifetime member of the NAACP the semi retired Pincham lectured and instructed in trial and appellate techniques and advocacy He received numerous awards for his professional and community service and activism 10 He was also an ardent critic of the U S criminal justice system also see Race Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System Known for his dramatic oratory which drew on his own personal struggles and those of African Americans and his tireless advocacy on behalf of those less able to speak for themselves he was regarded by many in Illinois and particularly the African American community as a political and legal icon and held as a role model by both blacks and whites who came behind him 3 References edit R Eugene Pincham and Alzata C Pincham collection Black Metropolis Research Consortium Retrieved March 10 2020 a b c d Edgar Jim ed Judiciary Illinois Blue Book 1989 1990 Springfield Illinois Illinois Secretary of State p 170 a b c Jensen Trevor Mills Steven April 4 2008 R Eugene Pincham 1925 2008 Chicago Tribune Retrieved March 10 2020 Mount Charles Knott Andy June 2 1984 Daley rival named to appeals court Pincham Chicago Tribune via ProQuest Judge named to fill Pincham s position Chicago Tribune December 21 1989 via ProQuest Day Richard Ross John Modern day campaign tactics put Phelan on top in Cook County Illinois Issues 16 6 41 Retrieved March 10 2020 Green Paul M Chicago s 1991 mayoral elections Richard M Daley wins second term Illinois Issues 17 6 17 25 Retrieved March 10 2020 OFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS PRIMARY ELECTION COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS TUESDAY MARCH 17 1998 PDF www cookcountyclerkil com Retrieved 15 October 2020 a b James Janega 2008 04 13 R Eugene Pincham remembered for contributions to law community Chicago Tribune Retrieved 2017 06 23 Hon R Eugene Pincham Biography The HistoryMakers 2008 Archived from the original on 2011 05 18 Retrieved 2011 05 12 External links editMore detailed article Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title R Eugene Pincham amp oldid 1178613330, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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