Background
Benthall, Deedra was born on January 3, 1946 in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Fred C. and Elvera (McFadin) Benthall.
Benthall, Deedra was born on January 3, 1946 in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Fred C. and Elvera (McFadin) Benthall.
Sorbonne University, Paris, France. Wheaton College (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1968). University of Illinois (Juris Doctor, 1971).
Spoken languages: French.
Chief law clerk, Illinois Appellate Court (4th district), Springfield, 1971-1973;
special assistant to dean, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1974;
director controlled criminal appeals, Kentucky Supreme Court, Frankfort, 1974-1975;
assistant attorney general, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, 1975-1977;
private practice, Danville, Kentucky, since 1977. Adjunct Professor law U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1977-1981. Special justice Kentucky Supreme Court, 1988.
Speaker in field.
Board of directors Lexington Ballet Company, 1976-1978, Danville-Boyle County UnitedWay, Danville, 1983-1985. Member Kentucky Academy Trial Lawyers (Board of Governors since 1976, president 1986), Kentucky Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Altrusa (ways and means committee 1986-1988), Kiwanis.