Background
Costello, James Paul was born on November 12, 1953 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of John Desmond and Helena (Brennan) Costello.
Costello, James Paul was born on November 12, 1953 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of John Desmond and Helena (Brennan) Costello.
Bachelor, University of Illinois, 1975; Juris Doctor, DePaul University, 1978.
Associate J. Thomas Demos & Associates, Chicago, 1978—1983. Partner Costello, McMahon, Burke & Murphy Ltd. (formerly James Paul Costello Ltd.), since 1983.
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Illinois Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (amicus curiae committee since 1981), Chicago Bar Association (judicial evaluation committee).
Married Kathryn Charlotte Schafer, June 16, 1979. Children: James Albert, Robert Francis, Paul Desmond, Philip Schafer Costello.