Robert K. Corbin

Robert Keith Corbin was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Arizona who served as Attorney General of Arizona. He later served as president of the National Rifle Association of America from 1992 until 1993.

Early life and education

Corbin was born in Worthington, Indiana, on November 17, 1928. After completing high school he joined the United States Navy in 1946. He later attended Indiana University Bloomington.

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.

Personal life and death

Corbin was married to Republican National Committee woman Lori Klein Corbin. Corbin was married to Helen Corbin from 1959 until her death in 2008. They had three daughters: Deborah, Lori, and Kathy.
Corbin died from cardiac arrest at his home in Arizona, on September 9, 2025, at the age of 96.