Catherine D. Kimball
Catherine D. (Kitty) Kimball (born February 7, 1945) is the retired Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. She was also the first woman elected to the Louisiana Supreme Court, in 1992. Before that, in 1983, she was the first female judge in the 18th Judicial District.
Catherine D. "Kitty" Kimball | |
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Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court | |
In office January 12, 2009 – February 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Bernette Joshua Johnson |
Member of the Louisiana Supreme Court (Place Five) | |
In office January 1, 1993 – February 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Luther F. Cole |
Succeeded by | Jefferson D. Hughes III |
Judge of the 18th Judicial District in Louisiana | |
In office 1983–1991 | |
Preceded by | Dan Kimball |
Succeeded by | James J. Best |
Personal details | |
Born | Catherine Dick February 7, 1945 Alexandria, Rapides Parish Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democrat Independent |
Spouse | Clyde Kimball |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Ventress, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
Alma mater | Louisiana State University Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D.) |
Occupation | Judge; Attorney |
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