Background
Darrow, Clarence Allison was born on March 22, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Clarence Allison and Joan Kathryn (Reinhart) Darrow.
Legislative Family and matrimonial circuit judge
Darrow, Clarence Allison was born on March 22, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Clarence Allison and Joan Kathryn (Reinhart) Darrow.
Bachelor of Science, Loras College, Dubuque, 1962. Master of Social Work, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1966. Juris Doctor, Chicago-Kent College Law, 1971.
Bar: Illinois 1971, United States District Court (northern and southern districts) Illinois 1971. Assistant state"s attorney Rock Island County (Illinois), 1971-1974. Member Illinois House of Representatives, Springfield, 1975-1983.
Member Illinois Senate, Springfield, 1983-1986.
Circuit judge, 1986-1996. Sole practice law, 1997.
Member office Rock Island County Courthouse. Named freshman legislator of year Illinois Education Association.
Recipient Legislation Achievement award, American Legion award, Legislation Svc. award Illinois Farm and Bureau, Outstanding Legislation award Illinois Public Action Council, Legislation Achievement award Illinois Public Transit Association.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, American Inns of Court, Illinois Judges Association, CornbeltRunning.
Married Lili Ruja, November 30, 1963. Children: Elizabeth, John, Antoinette, Clarence, Jennifer.