Background
Kandaras, Homer Michael was born on August 23, 1929 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. Son of William D. and Hallie Regetta (Ferguson) Kandaras.
Kandaras, Homer Michael was born on August 23, 1929 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. Son of William D. and Hallie Regetta (Ferguson) Kandaras.
Juris Doctor, University South Dakota, 1954. Postgraduate in political science, University South Dakota, 1958.
Partner, Searle & Kandaras, Rapid City, South Dakot, 1958-1963; sole practice, Rapid City, 1963-1978; member, South Dakot Senate, 1971-1976; chairman judiciary committee, South Dakot Senate, 1973-1976; majority leader, South Dakot Senate, 1975-1976; associate, Moore & Mickel, Professional Corporation, Rapid City, 1978-1979; partner, Moore & Mickel, Professional Corporation, Rapid City, 1979-1980; partner, Moore, Kandaras & Cleary, Professional Corporation, Rapid City, 1980-1982; partner, Moore & Kandaras, Rapid City, since 1982; member, South Dakot Code Commission, 1971-1976.
Chairman Pennington County Democratic Committee, 1959-1970. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1960, 64, 68, 72, 76. Served with United States Army, 1954-1956.
Member South Dakota Bar Association, South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association Lodges: Elks.
Married Alice Beatrice Johnson, June 23, 1958. Married Cheryl Ann Black, December 26, 1976. Children– Brian (deceased), Lesley Ann, Michael Andrew.