Robert K. Corbin

Robert Corbin
Attorney General of Arizona
In office
January 1979 – January 1991
Preceded by Jack LaSota
Succeeded by Grant Woods
Personal details
Born (1928-11-17) November 17, 1928
Worthington, Indiana
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lori Klein Corbin
Alma mater Indiana University
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Navy
Years of service 1946

Robert K. Corbin (born November 17, 1928) is an American lawyer and politician from the state of Arizona who formerly served as Attorney General of Arizona. He later served as president of the National Rifle Association from 1992 until 1993.[1]

Early life and education

Corbin grew up in Indiana and is married to Republican National Committee woman Lori Klein Corbin.[2] Robert Corbin previously married Helen Corbin in 1959. She died January 29, 2008. She was born January 29, 1931 in Pennsylvania. They had three daughters: Deborah, Lori and Kathy.

Career

Corbin started working as a Maricopa Deputy County Attorney in 1958. He was elected Maricopa County Attorney in 1964 and served one term. He was elected to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in 1972, and Attorney General in November 1978 and served until his retirement in January 1991, holding that office longer than any other elected official.

Attorney General

Corbin prosecuted Republican Governor Evan Mecham for misusing campaign contributions. Charges were dismissed after Mecham was impeached. In 1987, Corbin indicted former congressman Sam Steiger for extorting a member of the parole board. Steiger was convicted but it was overturned on appeal.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 DEAN, PAUL (May 18, 1994). "The Straight Shooter : Retiring NRA Chief Bob Corbin Led as He Lives: No Compromises and Never Surrender" – via LA Times.
  2. ↑ "National Committeewoman Lori Klein Corbin - GOP". GOP.com.

3. http://superstitionmountaintomkollenborn.blogspot.com/2009/08/robert-k-corbins-legacy.html?m=1

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