Background
Sullivan, Joseph B. was born on May 30, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Winifred R. (Bruin) Sullivan.
Sullivan, Joseph B. was born on May 30, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Winifred R. (Bruin) Sullivan.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Detroit, 1947. Juris Doctor, University Detroit, 1957.
Member firm Sullivan, Sullivan, Ranger & Ward, Detroit, after 1958. Head criminal division Attorney General' General’ s Office State of Michigan, 1963-1964. Executive secretary to mayor City of Detroit, 1962, commissioner purchasing, 1967-1969.
Clerk Wayne County, 1970-1974. Judge Wayne County Circuit Court, 1975-1986, Michigan Court Appeals, 1986-1993. Retired, 1993.
Member Detroit Charter Revision Committee, 1970-1973, past board directors Mercy College, Detroit. With Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Society Irish-American Lawyers, Michigan Bar Association, University Detroit Alumni Association, Catholic Lawyers Association.
Married Mary Sullivan, June 6, 1946. Children: Kathleen (Mistress Thomas Lewand), Timothy.