Background
Simmons, Brent Elliott was born on March 17, 1949 in Albion, Michigan, United States. Son of Rufus and Marjorie Mae Simmons.
Simmons, Brent Elliott was born on March 17, 1949 in Albion, Michigan, United States. Son of Rufus and Marjorie Mae Simmons.
Albion College (Bachelor of Arts, 1971). University of Michigan Law School (Juris Doctor, 1977). George Washington University (Master of Arts, 1981).
Served to lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1971—1975, with research, since 1984. Assistant counsel National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Washington, 1977—1984. Assistant attorney general Lansing, Michigan, since 1984.
Member lawyers committee Lansing Branch, American Civil Liberties Union, 1984—1986.
Member. editorial staff University Michigan Journal Law Reform, 1977. Commissioner, chairman East Lansing Board Zoning Appeals, Michigan, since 1984. Member of American Bar Association (co-chairman committee minority rights, equal opportunity 1983-1984), Lansing Black Lawyers Association (president 1986-1988, chairman scholarship committee 1985-1986), State Bar Michigan, National Bar Association, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Kathryn Ann King, August 19, 1972. Children: Michael David, Rachel Anne.