Robert F. Stephens | |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Secretary of Justice | |
| In office May 4, 1999 – April 13, 2002 | |
| Governor | Paul E. Patton |
| Preceded by | Dan Cherry |
| Succeeded by | Ishmon F. Burks Jr |
| Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
| In office December 5, 1979 – May 4, 1999 | |
| Appointed by | Julian Carroll |
| Preceded by | Scott Elgin Reed |
| Succeeded by | James E. Keller |
| Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
| In office October 2, 1982 – October 5, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | John Palmore |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Lambert |
| 42nd Attorney General of Kentucky | |
| In office January 5, 1976 – December 5, 1979 | |
| Governor | Julian Carroll |
| Preceded by | Ed W. Hancock |
| Succeeded by | Steve Beshear |
| County Judge of Fayette County | |
| In office January 5, 1970 – January 5, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Joe E. Johnson III |
| Succeeded by | Paul D. Gudgel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Francis Stephens, Jr. August 16, 1927 Covington, Kentucky |
| Died | April 13, 2002 (aged 74) Lexington, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) |
Lola June Sandusky
(m. 1953; div. 1983)Pattie White McLellan
(m. 1985; div. 1993) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Indiana University University of Kentucky College of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Known for | Longest-serving chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Francis Stephens Jr. (August 16, 1927 – April 13, 2002) was an American politician, lawyer, and judge.