Richard E. Anderson

Professional career

• If you are seeking information on a different “Richard E. Anderson” judge (such as the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court judge who served from 1997–2020 ), that is a separate individual with a different career path
• Distinguished judge in the U.S. legal system, most recently serving as a Yavapai County Superior Court Judge in Arizona, and is remembered for his commitment to justice, compassion, and moral integrity
• He held the role of Chief Judge of the Shawnee County District Court in Kansas, and earlier in his career, he was a Yavapai County Superior Court Judge in Arizona

Education

Additional information

• Judge Anderson passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 86.
• Funeral services were held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Camp Verde, Arizona, on June 6, 2025, followed by burial at Clear Creek Cemetery.
• Remembered as a “faithful servant of God” and a pillar of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Parish in Camp Verde, AZ.
• Richard E. Anderson’s judicial career included significant roles in the U.S. legal system.
• His tenure on the bench was marked by thoughtful rulings that upheld moral truth and protected the vulnerable, earning him respect across the legal community.