Linley E. Pearson
Linley E. Pearson (born April 18, 1946) is an American politician who served as the Attorney General of Indiana from 1981 to 1993.[1][2] He previously served as Clinton County Prosecutor from 1971 to 1981.[3] He was the Republican nominee for Governor in 1992.[3] Pearson became Judge for the Clinton County Circuit Court in 1994, after he defeated the incumbent, Jack O'Neill, in the Republican primary.[3] He left in December 2012.[4]
Linley E. Pearson | |
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| Judge for the Clinton County Circuit Court | |
| In office December 1994 – December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jack R. O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Bradley K. Mohler |
| 37th Attorney General of Indiana | |
| In office January 12, 1981 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Governor | Robert D. Orr Evan Bayh |
| Preceded by | Theodore L. Sendak |
| Succeeded by | Pamela Carter |
| Clinton County Prosecutor | |
| In office January 1971 – January 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Carol E. Grafton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1946 Long Beach, California |
| Political party | Republican |
References
- "The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on May 6, 1992 · Page 4". Newspapers.com. 1992-05-06. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- "The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on October 4, 1992 · Page 13". Newspapers.com. 1992-10-04. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- "The Indianapolis News from Indianapolis, Indiana on November 9, 1994 · 25". Newspapers.com. 1994-11-09. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- "Linley E. Pearson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Mutz |
Republican nominee for Governor of Indiana 1992 |
Succeeded by Stephen Goldsmith |
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