The Illinois native served on Oregon’s highest court for the longest time of any judge in the court's history, from 1927 to 1965. Previously he had worked as a judge for the city of Portland, Oregon and for Multnomah County, Oregon.
A native of Illinois, he held a position on Oregon’s highest court for an extended duration, setting a record that still stands today, from 1927 to 1965. His previous roles included serving as a judge for the city of Portland and Multnomah County, Oregon.