Background
Dillon, John Joseph was born on August 1, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of John Jay and Margaret (Sweeney) Dillon.
Dillon, John Joseph was born on August 1, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of John Jay and Margaret (Sweeney) Dillon.
Student Xavier University, 1947-1949. Bachelor of Laws, Indiana University, 1952. Doctor of Laws, Marian College, 1972.
Admitted to Indiana bar, 1952. Counsel Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, 1953-1956. City attorney Indianapolis, 1956-1964.
Attorney general Indiana, 1965-1969.
Member firm Dillon, Hardamon & Cohen, Indianapolis. Commanding general 38th Infantry Division Indiana National Guard.
Adjunct Professor Indiana U. School Law, Indianapolis President, Marian College Associations, Indianapolis, 1963. Board of directors Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, from 1963, also president
Vice chairman of the board of trustees Marian College.
Board directors Catholic Charities Indianapolis, Indianapolis Civic Ballet Society. Trustee Indianapolis and English Foundation.
Served with United States Army Air Force, World World World War World War II Member American, Indiana bar associations, Lawyers Association Indianapolis, 500 Festival Associations, Indiana U. Law School, Indianapolis Alumni Association (president, director), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Sigma Delta Kappa.
Married Anna C. Dean, January 19, 1957. Children: Anne Margaret, John Joseph, Denise Marie.