Honorable John E. Orton III
(1931-2019)
Judge Orton was appointed as an Associate Justice of the RI District Court by Governor Frank Licht in 1969 and then appointed as an Associate Justice of the RI Superior Court...
Education
- Boston University, Class of 1962, LL.B.
- Brown University, Class of 1954, A.B.
Bar Admissions
- 1964, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
- 1962, Rhode Island
Military Service
- Captain, USMCR, 1954-1962
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BIO
Judge John E. Orton III served the people of Rhode Island with distinction through decades of public service in both the judiciary and the military. He was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Rhode Island District Court by Governor Frank Licht in 1969, and later appointed as an Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court, where he earned a reputation for fairness, discipline, and deep respect for the rule of law.
Throughout his judicial career, Judge Orton was known for his integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to justice. His legacy continues through the values he upheld on the bench and the generations of legal professionals influenced by his example.
Legacy
Judge Orton’s career reflected a lifelong dedication to public service, legal excellence, and principled leadership. His contributions to the Rhode Island judiciary and his service to the country remain a lasting part of his professional legacy.
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