Howard C. Ryan
Howard C. Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court | |
| In office 1970–1990 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Culbertson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | James D. Heiple |
| Judge of the Illinois Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1968–1970 | |
| Judge of the 13th Circuit Court of Illinois | |
| In office 1957–1968 | |
| Judge of the LaSalle County Court | |
| In office 1954–1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 17, 1916 Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Died | December 10, 2008 (aged 92) Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois College of Law |
| Occupation | lawyer, judge |
Howard Christopher Ryan (June 17, 1916 – December 10, 2008) was an Illinois attorney and judge, including service as judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois (1970 to 1990), and that court's Chief Justice (1982–1985).