Judge Jack B. Schmetterer

Honorable Jack B. Schmetterer was my judicial hero! Other than the Late Thurgood Marshall of the Supreme Court no other jurist has had such a life-changing impact on my life than Judge Schmetterer. As a pro se litigant, and a Judge Schmetterer protégé for 35 years, Judge Schmetterer found me to be the "best sole practitioner to ever come before the Federal Court." Judge Schmetterer's keen observation has opened countless doors for my family and me. The Government reported that I earn...

Another Soldier Has Gone Home! Judge Schmetterer was much more than a Federal Judge to me! He was a judicial guardian, for this "Prolific Pro Se Litigator." Judge Schmetterer grew me up in the Chicago Federal Court. It is my honor to have been tutored, disciplined, sanctioned, and finally acknowledged by Judge Schmetterer to be "The Best Sole Practitioner to Ever Come Before the Federal Court" by this distinguished Jurist and godly human being. Judge Schmetterer allowed me to learn the...

My condolences to all.

Sending our deepest sympathy to the family of a great man and judge---

Rest in peace to a a fine Bankruptcy judge who demanded the best of all, and whose impact on the court was immeasurable. My condolences to his family. Richard G. Larsen

My condolences to the Schmetterer and Friedman families. May Jack´s memory be a blessing.