Kenneth J. O'Connell | |
|---|---|
| 36th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1970–1976 | |
| Preceded by | William C. Perry |
| Succeeded by | Arno H. Denecke |
| 71st Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1958–1977 | |
| Appointed by | Robert D. Holmes |
| Preceded by | James T. Brand |
| Succeeded by | Berkeley Lent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 8, 1909 Bayfield, Wisconsin |
| Died | February 18, 2000 (aged 90) Oregon |
| Spouse | Esther Foster O'Connell |
Kenneth John O'Connell[1] (December 8, 1909 – February 18, 2000) was an American educator and jurist in the state of Oregon. He served as the 36th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, serving in that position from 1970 to 1976. A native of Wisconsin, he also served as a longtime professor at the University of Oregon’s law school.