Andrew Jackson Higgins (judge)

Andrew Jackson Higgins (June 21, 1921 – September 14, 2011) was a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri between 1979 and 1991, and its Chief Justice from 1985 to 1987. Previously, he had served as a commissioner for the Supreme Court between 1964 and 1979, and as Circuit Court Judge for Platte County from 1960 to 1964.^[3]

Andrew J. Higgins
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office July 1, 1985 – June 30, 1987
Succeeded by	William Howard Billings
Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office July 3, 1979 – June 21, 1991[1][2]
Appointed by	Joseph P. Teasdale
Succeeded by	Elwood L. Thomas
Personal details
Born	(1921-06-21)June 21, 1921 Platte City, Missouri
Died	September 14, 2011(2011-09-14) (aged 90) Jefferson City, Missouri
Spouse	Laura Jo-Ann Higgins
Alma mater	Central Methodist College Washington University School of Law Central College

Zel Fischer, a current Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, clerked for Judge Higgins from 1988 to 1989; Judge Higgins administered Judge Fischer's oath.^[4]

After retiring from the bench, Judge Higgins joined the law firm Inglish & Monaco, P.C., in Jefferson City, Missouri. He practiced and was then Of Counsel until his death.

Higgins also became an advocate against plans to change the way Missouri selects its judges.^[5]