| Dennis J. Roberts II | |
|---|---|
| Attorney General of Rhode Island | |
| In office 1979–1985 | |
| Governor | J. Joseph Garrahy |
| Preceded by | Julius C. Michaelson |
| Succeeded by | Arlene Violet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1941-05-30)May 30, 1941 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2021(2021-10-20) (aged 80) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parent | Thomas H. Roberts (father) |
| Relatives | Dennis J. Roberts (uncle) |
Dennis J. Roberts II (May 30, 1941 – October 20, 2021) was an American attorney and politician. He served as attorney general of Rhode Island from 1979 to 1985.
Life and career
Roberts was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He was a lawyer. Dennis' father, Thomas H. Roberts, served as both a Rhode Island Supreme Court and a Federal District Court Judge. His uncle and namesake, Dennis J. Roberts, served as both mayor of Providence and governor of Rhode Island.
Roberts served as attorney general of Rhode Island from 1979 to 1985.
Roberts died on October 20, 2021, at the age of 80.
References
- "Ex-nun is first female U. S. attorney-general elect". The News. Paterson, New Jersey. November 12, 1984. p. 2. Retrieved April 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rhode Island Former Attorneys General". National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- Who’s who in the East, Larkin, Roosevelt & Larkin, 1983
- "Top Attorneys of North America". 2016-02-26. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- "Dennis J. Roberts II". The Providence Journal. October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJulius C. Michaelson | Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Rhode Island 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984 |
Succeeded byJames E. O'Neil |
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