Phi Alpha Delta
“My Marine Corps enlistment taught me discipline, perseverance and courage. I use these same traits and characteristics in the courtroom to achieve superior results for my clients. My goal is always to keep my client’s freedom and allow them to continue to be contributing members of society.”
Illinois, 1976
U.S. Supreme Court, 1989
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa City, Iowa
J.D (with Honors) – 1975
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
M.S. Summa Cum Laude – 1972
Major: Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
B.S. Summa Cum Laude – 1971
Major: Sociology
Faculty, Illinois Defender Project, 1988 – Present
Faculty- Illinois Public Defender Trial Advocacy Program, 1998 – Present
Honorable Discharge, United States Marine Corps
Commanding General’s Certificate of Commendation
Meritorious Promotions to Private First Class, Lance Corporal and Corporal
Community Service Award, Monmouth, Illinois, 1995
Meritorious Service Award- Office of State Appellate Defender, 2013 – Present
Citizen of the Year, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 2006 – Present
Distinguished Service Award- Monmouth Roseville School District 238, 2014 – Present
Board of Commissioners- Office of the State Appellate Defender, 2007 – 2013
Board of Education- Monmouth Roseville School District 238, 2007 – 2011
Illinois Bar Association, Member, 1976 – Present
American Bar Association, Member, 1976 – Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
Veteran of Foreign Wars – Adjutant
American Legion – Adjutant
Warren County Public Defender, 1976 – 1991
Henderson County Public Defender, 1978 – 1990
President, Warren County War Memorial Foundation, 1997 – Present
Speaker, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day Services, 1986 – Present
American Legion, 1976 – Present
VFW, 1976 – Present
Phi Alpha Delta
