Omer Poos

Judge Omer Poos

Personal

Birthday:

8/22/1902

Birthplace:

Mt. Olive, IL

Date of Death:

8/11/1976

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Mt. Olive, Illinois, 1924-1939
Private practice, Hillsboro, Illinois, 1939-1958

Education

Name of School:

Saint Louis University School of Law

Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,000 students on campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Through teaching, research, health care and community service, Saint Louis University is the place where knowledge touches lives.

Degree:

LL.B.

Degree Year:

1924

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois

Court Name:

Illinois Southern District Court

President Nominating:

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

8/21/1958

Retirement from Active Service:

8/31/1973

Termination Date:

8/11/1976

Termination Reason:

Death