John Willes (judge)

Sir John Willes PC KC (29 November 1685 – 15 December 1761) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1724 to 1737. He was the longest-serving Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas since the 15th century, serving 24 years.

For other people named John Willes, see John Willes (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with James Shaw Willes.

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