Background
Hess, James Michael was born on May 20, 1941 in West Union, Iowa, United States. Son of Ardo Michael and Marjorie (Lane) Hess.
Hess, James Michael was born on May 20, 1941 in West Union, Iowa, United States. Son of Ardo Michael and Marjorie (Lane) Hess.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, 1963). University of Iowa (Juris Doctor, 1971). Assistant City Attorney, Iowa City, Iowa, 1971-1973.
Assistant State's Attorney, Civil Division, Winnebago County, Illinois, 1974-1981.
Member, Commercial Panel, American Arbitration Association.
Assistant city attorney, City of Iowa City, 1971-1973; associate, White Law Offices, Iowa City, 1973-1974; assistant state's attorney, Winnebago Company, Rockford, Illinois, 1974-1981; associate, Conde, Stoner & Killoren, Rockford, 1981-1996.
Winnebago County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. [Captain, United States. Army, 1966-1969]. Appellate Practice and Civil Litigation.
Married Shirley Anne Lynch, January 12, 1963. Children: Timothy, Lane.