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Frank Fujio Chuman, American Lawyer. Avocations: golf, music M C. Recipient Bishop's Merit award Episcopalian Diocese of Los Angeles, 1963, Distinguished Svc. award University of California at Los Angeles Alumni Association, 1963, Eagle Scout award Boy Scouts American 1939, Silver Beavers award, 1974, Distinguished Svc. award Government Japan, 1977, Distinguished Eagle Scout award, 1979.

Background

Chuman, Frank Fujio was born on April 29, 1917 in Montecito, California, United States. Son of Hitsuji Henry and Kiyo (Yamamoto) Chuman.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1938. Postgraduate, University Southern California, 1942. Postgraduate, University Toledo, 1944.

Juris Doctor, University Maryland, 1945.

Career

Clerk with probation department County of Los Angeles, 1939-1942. Administrator Base Hospital, Manzanar, California, 1942-1943. Accountant Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Baltimore, 1945.

Sole practice Los Angeles, since 1947. Partner Chuman and McKibbin, Los Angeles, 1950-1968. Judge pro tempore Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1968-1983.

Arbitrator Los Angeles County Superior Court, 1968—1983. General partner Japanese Village Plz. Shopping Center, Los Angeles, 1976—1985.

Chairman Founders Savings and Loan. President, Chief Executive Officer Chuman International.

Achievements

  • Frank Fujio Chuman has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Japanese American Citizens League (national president 1960-1962). Board directors Chuman Foundation. Member American Bar Association, Japanese American Bar Association, Association Immigration Lawyers (chairman Los Angeles chapter 1958-1959).

Interests

  • Golf, music.

Connections

Married Ruby Ryoko Dewa, June 22, 1948 (divorced October 1968). Children: Daniel Christopher, Paul Randolph. Married Donna Daungvipar Karschamroon, April 17, 1983.

Children Diana, Daniel, Paul.

Father:
Hitsuji Henry Chuman

Mother:
Kiyo (Yamamoto) Chuman

Spouse:
Donna Daungvipar Karschamroon

Spouse:
Ruby Ryoko Dewa

child:
Paul Randolph Chuman

child:
Daniel Christopher Chuman