Background
Berry, James W. Bill was born on February 6, 1922 in Oklahoma City. Son of James Wilson and Elsie (Tratchel) Berry.
Berry, James W. Bill was born on February 6, 1922 in Oklahoma City. Son of James Wilson and Elsie (Tratchel) Berry.
Student, Cumberland University, 1946—1947. Student, University Oklahoma, 1947.
Private practice, Oklahoma City, 1949—1957, since 1960. District attorney, Oklahoma county, 1957—1960. Lecturer, criminal law Oklahoma City University, University Oklahoma College Law, 1968—1969, 1971, 1980—1981.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945.
Fellow: National College Defense Lawyers, American Board Criminal Lawyers, American College Trial Lawyers, American Judicature Society. Member: American Association For Justice, American Bar Association (criminal justice section), American Board Trial Advocates, Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association (board directors 1978, bench and bar screening committee 1980-1981), Oklahoma Bar Association (lecturer, Seminars on Civil Appellate Procedure 1978, member committees).
Married Lelah Maytubby, February 14, 1946. Children: Rebecca, James, Lauren, Jenifer.