Background
French, Michael Benton was born on February 18, 1965 in Atlanta. Son of Wilburn Benton and Carolyn Joyce (Willard) French.
French, Michael Benton was born on February 18, 1965 in Atlanta. Son of Wilburn Benton and Carolyn Joyce (Willard) French.
Bachelor in Political Science, Jacksonville State University, 1984. Master of Public Administration, Jacksonville State University, 1985. Juris Doctor, University Alabama, 1988.
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1988-1990; partner, Scofield, West & French, Birmingham, Alabama, since 1990. Director, president Advisory Ministries, Inc., Birmingham, since 1990. Director Barnabas Foundation, Inc., Birmingham, since 1993, Jesus Harvesters Ministries, Inc., Birmingham, since 1991.
Board directors Jefferson County Extension Service Advisory Board, Birmingham, 1993. Member committee Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee, Birmingham, 1990-1994. Member State of Alabama Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association.
Married Elisa Nell Trott, December 3, 1988. Children: Joshua Benton, Caleb Michael, Jacob Myers, Noah Evan.