Background
Atkinson, Jeff John Frederick was born on November 12, 1948 in Minneapolis. Son of Frederick Melville Atkinson and Patricia (Bauman) Atkinson Farnes.
Atkinson, Jeff John Frederick was born on November 12, 1948 in Minneapolis. Son of Frederick Melville Atkinson and Patricia (Bauman) Atkinson Farnes.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1974. Juris Doctor summa cum laude, DePaul University, 1977.
Bar: Illinois 1977, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1977, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1978, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1982.
Member American Bar Association (chairman child custody committee 1983-1984, 86-87, 89-92.
Married Janis Pressendo, December 22, 1982. Children: Tara, Abigail, Grant, Kelsey.