John Martin Lawless

Background

Lawless, John Martin was born on February 9, 1926 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas M. and Irma J. (Bibo) Lawless.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1948. Juris Doctor, University Illinois, 1950.

Career

Assistant attorney general, Illinois, 1950—1953. Associate Anderson Law Firm, Peoria, 1953—1960. Partner Lawless, Trager & Slevin, since 1960.

Served with United States Army Air Force, 1944-1945.

Achievements

• Bar: Illinois 50, United States Supreme Court 73.

Membership

Delaware Democratic Judicial Nominating Conventions. President Peoria County Legal Aid Society. Member of American Bar Association, Peoria County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Judicature Society.

Connections

Married Carol L. Sluser, July 6, 1963. Children: Robert, Suzanne.

Father:

Thomas M. Lawless

Mother:

Irma J. (Bibo) Lawless

Spouse:

Carol L. Sluser

child:

Robert Lawless

child:

Suzanne Lawless