Background
Paul, Bernard Arthur was born on October 19, 1936 in Litchfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Fayette Frederick and Florence Bernadine (Streeb) Paul.
Paul, Bernard Arthur was born on October 19, 1936 in Litchfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Fayette Frederick and Florence Bernadine (Streeb) Paul.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1958, Juris Doctor, 1967.
Bar: Illinois 1968, United States District Court (southern district) Illinois 1969, United States District Court (northern district)Illinois 1968. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1958, advanced through grades to colonel, 1985. Active duty, 1958-1965, Air National Guard, 1965-1990, retired, 1990.
Assistant director Illinois Oil Council, Chicago 1968-1969.
Assistant director Williamson-Franklin Legal Aid Bureau, Marion, Illinois, 1969-1970. Private practice, Marion, 1970.
Deacon Zion United Church of Christ, president 1989.
Member National Rifle Association (life), Williamson County Bar Association (president 1971-1973), University of Illinois Alumni Association (life.), Air Force Association (life), Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), Illinois American Veterans of World World World War II, of Korea, Vietnam (state judge advocate 1992-1996), Kiwanis (past president).
Married Judy Kay Burrell Paul, July 12, 1959 (divorced). Children: Christian Arthur, Clinton Earl.