George E. Q. Johnson (July 11, 1874 – September 19, 1949) was a United States Attorney in Chicago, Illinois, who won tax evasion convictions of Al Capone and several of his associates. He briefly served as a United States district judge of the Northern District of Illinois.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Illinois1900–1927, 1933–1949
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois1927–1932- Illinois Circuit Court, Cook CountyMaster in chancery · 1923–1927
Appointments
1932–1933 · Appointed by Herbert Hoover (Republican)Term ended: Recess Appointment-Not Confirmed
Education
- Lake Forest UniversityLL.B. · 1900
- Tobin College, Fort Dodge, IowaB.A. · 1897