Godfrey Lill (born 1719, died 1783 in Enniskillen)[1][2] was an Irish politician, Solicitor-General for Ireland, and judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Ireland).
He was appointed as Solicitor-General in 1770, and a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1774.
[4] He entered Middle Temple in 1738, and was called to the Irish bar in 1743.
His father-in-law was an associate of the Duke of Newcastle, and Godfrey's rise to power is generally thought to have been due to the connection.
[7] He was a skilful orator, nicknamed "Smooth Godfrey" but in his career was often accused of poor judgement, hesitating before accepting a position on the bench, and refusing twice to become Chief Justice.