Background
Donielson, Allen Lee was born on May 22, 1927 in Maquoketa, Iowa, United States. Son of Paul Leroy and Trula Faye (Smith) Donielson.
Donielson, Allen Lee was born on May 22, 1927 in Maquoketa, Iowa, United States. Son of Paul Leroy and Trula Faye (Smith) Donielson.
Bachelor of Science, Drake University. Juris Doctor, Drake University, 1952.
Associate firm, Smedal & Maurer, Ames, Iowa., 1952-1954; claims adjuster, State Farm Insurance Company, Des Moines, 1953-1954; claims manager, Preferred Risk Insurance Company, West Des Moines, Iowa., 1954-1966; partner firm, Baird, Donielson & Karnes, Des Moines, 1966-1969; United State Attorneys, Southern District Iowa, Des Moines, 1969-1976; judge, Iowa Court Appeals, Des Moines, since 1976.
Board counselors school law Drake University, Des Moines, 1978-1991. Member governor's Organized Crime Committee, Des Moines, 1969-1971. Member American Bar Association, Iowa Judges Association (co-chairman legislation committee since 1983, president 1982-1983, Merit award for being outstanding judge 1988), Iowa State Bar Association, National Association Former United States Attorneys (president 1981-1982).
Children: Christopher, Eric.