John D. Minton Jr.
John D. Minton Jr. (born March 19, 1952, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American lawyer who served as the chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court from 2008 to 2023. Minton was elected to the Supreme Court on July 24, 2006, to fill a vacancy created by Justice William S. Cooper, who retired on June 30, 2006. On the retirement of Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert, Minton was elected by his fellow justices to replace him. He was sworn in as chief justice on June 27, 2008.
John Minton | |
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| Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
| In office June 27, 2008 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Lambert |
| Succeeded by | Laurance B. VanMeter |
| Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
| In office July 24, 2006 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Ernie Fletcher |
| Preceded by | William Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1952 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Western Kentucky University (BA) University of Kentucky (JD) |
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