Background
McGrath, Mike was born on August 22, 1947 in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Son of John E. and Jean F. McGrath.
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McGrath, Mike was born on August 22, 1947 in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Son of John E. and Jean F. McGrath.
Bachelor of Science, University Montana, 1970. Juris Doctor, Gonzaga University, 1975.
Bar: Washington 1975, Montana 1977, United States Court Appeals (9th circuit) 1980, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1980. Legal intern Spokane Legal Services, Spokane, 1973-1975;attorney Washoe County Legal Services, Reno, Nevada, 1975-1976, Bradbury & Bliss, Anchorage, 1976. Assistant attorney general State of Montana, Helena, 1977-1982.
County attorney Lewis and Clark County, Helena, since 1983.
Chairman rules committee Montana Democratic Party, since 1983. President Montana Legal Services Association, 1984-1985, 95-96, board of directors 1980.
Board directors Mountain chapter National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, 1985-1990, Big Brothers and Sisters, Helena, 1977-1983. Board directors Friendship Center Helena, 1989, president, 1995-1997.
Board directors Montana Legal Services Association, 1980—2003, president, 1984—1985, 1995—1996. Board directors Mountain chapter National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, 1985—1990, Big Brothers Sisters, Helena, 1977—1983, Friendship Center Helena, 1989—2003, president, 1995—1997. Chairman Conference Western Attorney Generals, 2003—2004.
Member of Montana County Attorneys Association (president 1996-1997), National District Attorneys Association, Montana Bar Association, Rock Mountain Elk Foundation.
Married Joy L. Rasmusson, May 22, 1971. Children: Patrick John, Christopher Paul.