Background
Marek, James Dennis was born on February 19, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James John and Ardis McBroom Marek.
Marek, James Dennis was born on February 19, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James John and Ardis McBroom Marek.
DePauw University (Bachelor of Arts, 1964). Durham University, Durham, England. Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1967).
Phi Delta Phi.
Lecturer, Trial Practice, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1987. Public Defender, Iroquois County, 1971-1982.
With Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, 1967-1970. Partner Ackman, Marek & Boyd Ltd., Kankakee, Illinois, since 1970.
Trustee Kankakee Community College, since 1992. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1967-1970. Fellow American Bar Association, American College Trial Attorneys, American Board Trial Advocates, Illinois State Bar Association (judicial evaluatin committee, civil procedure committee, facilitator Illinois Supreme Court).
Member Illinois Defense Trial Counsel (board directors 1991-2001).
Married Shelley R. Forbess (divorced May 1993). Children: James J., Elizabeth A., Jordan A., Lacey A. Married Cathleen Marcotte, 1999.