Background
Cole, James Silas was born on September 8, 1953 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Son of James Silas and Joyce Jeanne (Jeanne) Cole.
Cole, James Silas was born on September 8, 1953 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Son of James Silas and Joyce Jeanne (Jeanne) Cole.
Bachelor summa cum laude, St. Louis University, 1975. Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard University, 1978.
Law clerk Missouri Supreme Court, Jefferson City, 1978—1979. Associate Mulford & Cole and predecessor Michael W. Mulford, Kirksville, Missouri, 1979—1980, partner, 1980—1988. Assistant United States Trustee Department Justice, St. Louis, since 1988.
Co-founder, officer Birthright of Kirksville, 1980—1985. State board directors Missouri Citizens for Life, 1986—1988. Member parish council Mary Immaculate Church, Kirksville, 1980—1983.
Member of American Association For Justice, American Bar Association, Knights of Columbus, Alpha Sigma Nu, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Ann Marie Shoemaker, May 24, 1975. Children: Jean Louise, Timothy James, Mary Elizabeth, Stephen Vincent.