Michael A. Wolff

Michael A. Wolff is the dean emeritus of Saint Louis University School of Law and a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri.

This article is about the judge. For other uses, see Michael Wolff (disambiguation).
Michael A. Wolff
Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office
1998 – August 11, 2011
Appointed byMel Carnahan
Preceded byEdward D. Robertson Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge W. Draper III
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office
July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byRonnie L. White
Succeeded byLaura Denvir Stith
Personal details
Born (1945-04-01) April 1, 1945
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Spouse(s)Patricia B. Wolff
Alma materDartmouth College
University of Minnesota Law School[1]

Early life and education

He earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, and his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School.[2]

Career

Wolff served on the Supreme Court from 1998 to 2011, and as Chief Justice from 2005 to 2007. Prior to his appointment the Court, he served as chief counsel the office of Governor Mel Carnahan from 1993 to 1994, and as special counsel from 1994 to 1998. From 1975 to 1993, and again from 2011 to 2013, he served as a law professor at Saint Louis University School of Law.

References
  1. Official Manual - State of Missouri 2003-2004
  2. Michael Wolff (’70) Named Dean of St. Louis University School of Law, University of Minnesota Law School, March 6, 2013, accessed March 18, 2013.


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