Background
McDonnell, Joseph B. was born on November 20, 1935 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of John Francis and Edith (Engle) McDonnell.
McDonnell, Joseph B. was born on November 20, 1935 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of John Francis and Edith (Engle) McDonnell.
Bachelor of Science in Government, St. Saint Louis University, 1958; Bachelor of Laws, St. Saint Louis University, 1960.
Law clerk, United States District Court, Springfield, Illinois, 1960-1961; associate, Pope & Driemeyer, East St. Louis, Illinois, 1961-1966; partner, Dixon & McDonnell, Belleville, Illinois, 1966-1975; partner, Dixon, Starnes, Nester & McDonnell, Belleville, 1975-1977; partner, Churchill, Nester & McDonnell, Belleville, 1975-1985; partner, Churchill & McDonnell, Belleville, since 1985. Member character and fitness committee Illinois Supreme Court, 1978-1983.
Committeeman St. Clair County Democratic Party, 1974. With United States Army Reserve, 1953-1961. Fellow Illinois Bar Foundation.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Illinois Defense Council, St. Clair County Bar Association (president 1977-1978, Assembly Institute since 1986).
Married Betty E. Marlin, November 27, 1965 (deceased). Children: Jean Elizabeth, Jennifer Annual.