Background
Kiefer, James Richard was born on January 15, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Donald Edwardand Doris Marie Kiefer.
Kiefer, James Richard was born on January 15, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Donald Edwardand Doris Marie Kiefer.
Children: Kristin Elizabeth, David Jonathan. Bachelor, Purdue University, 1970. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1975.
Bar: Indiana 1975, United States District Court (southern district) Indiana 1977, United States District Court (northern district) Indiana 1979, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1979, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1983. Executive director Indianapolis Lawyers Commission, 1974-1977. Deputy prosecutor Marion County, Indianapolis, 1977.
Sole practice, Indianapolis, since 1977.
Adjunct Professor Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1980-1985. Chairman juvenile justice division Indiana Judicial Study Commission, 1975-1979.
Faculty National District Attys". Association, Houston, 1980-1984.
Member National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Indiana Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (board directors), Indianapolis Bar Association (chairman criminal justice section 1984-1986, board of managers 1987), American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association (council family law section 1984-1986, chairman 1986-1987).
Married Bessanne Miller, January 31, 1970 (divorced May 1978). Married Carol Glass, October 4, 1980. Children: James Richard, Bridgette Marie.