Background
Parnell, Joe Michael was born on March 8, 1945 in Terrell, Texas, United States. Son of Hogan Otto and Ida Maurine (Anderson) Parnell.
Parnell, Joe Michael was born on March 8, 1945 in Terrell, Texas, United States. Son of Hogan Otto and Ida Maurine (Anderson) Parnell.
A.A., City College San Francisco, 1967. Bachelor of Arts, San Francisco State College, 1969. Master of Science with distinction, Fresno State College, 1971.
Juris Doctor, Southern Meth.U., 1974. Master of Laws, Army Judge Advocate School, Charlottesville (Virginia), 1980.
Bar: Texas 1974, Hawaii 1976, United States District Court Hawaii 1976, United States Ct.Mil. Appeals 1976, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1978. Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1974, advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, 1980.
Defense counsel NavalLegal Service Office, Honolulu, 1975-1977, staff attorney, United States Naval Station, Exmouth, Western Australia, 1977-1979. Head claims department Naval LegalService Office, San Francisco, 1980-1981. Legal officer United States Ship Enterprise, 1981-1983.
Officer in charge Naval Legal Service Office, London, England., since 1984.
Member Texas Bar Association, Hawaii Bar Association, American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta.
Married Rebecca Ann Vaca, June 18, 1983.