Background
Kiener, John Leslie was born on June 21, 1940 in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. Son of Cyril Joseph and Lucille Olive (Golden) Kiener.
Kiener, John Leslie was born on June 21, 1940 in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. Son of Cyril Joseph and Lucille Olive (Golden) Kiener.
Bachelor cum laude, Loras College, 1962. Juris Doctor, Drake University, 1965.
Bar: Iowa 1965, Tennessee 1972, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1974. Practice, Decorah, Iowa, 1965-1968. Assistant attorney general State of Iowa, 1968-1972.
Partner firm Cantor & Kiener, 1972-1980.
City judge Johnson City (Tennessee), 1975-1980;general sessions judge, Johnson City, since 1980. Continuing education teacher, business law East Tennessee State University, since 1975.
Member American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Washington County Bar Association. Lodges: Rotary, Elks.
Married Carol Lynn Winston, June 4, 1966. Children: Susan, Gretchen.