Background
III, Charles Samuel Crook, was born on October 24, 1944 in Des Moines. Son of Charles Samuel, Junior and Gertrude A. (Nichols) Crook.
III, Charles Samuel Crook, was born on October 24, 1944 in Des Moines. Son of Charles Samuel, Junior and Gertrude A. (Nichols) Crook.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1969. Juris Doctor, Drake University, 1971.
Law clerk to chief district judge The United States of America District Court (southern district), Iowa, 1971—1973. Prosecuting attorney Polk County Attorney' General’ s Office, Des Moines, 1973—1976. Partner Beving, Swanson & Forrest, Professional Corporation, 1976—1983.
Private practice, since 1983. Lecturer Des Moines Area Community College, 1979—1983. Associate professor medical jurisprudence University Osteopathic Health Sciences, 1982—1998.
With United States Army, 1963-1966.
Leader Cub Scouts American, Des Moines. Member of National Board Trial Advocacy (certified 1981-1986), Polk County Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association, Torch Club (member and presenter 2008).
Children: Donald, Michael, Brian, Nicole.