George Draper | |
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Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court | |
In office July 1, 2019 –June 30, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Zel Fischer |
Succeeded by | Paul C. Wilson |
Judge of the Missouri Supreme Court | |
In office October 2011 –August 4,2023 | |
Appointed by | Jay Nixon |
Preceded by | Michael A. Wolff |
Succeeded by | Kelly C. Broniec |
Personal details | |
Born | George William Draper III August 5,1953 St. Louis,Missouri,U.S. |
Education | Morehouse College (BA) Howard University (JD) |
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