Background
Lefstein, Norman was born on July 16, 1937 in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Son of George M. and Rose Lefstein.
Lefstein, Norman was born on July 16, 1937 in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Son of George M. and Rose Lefstein.
Student, Augustana College, 1955-1958; Bachelor of Laws, University Illinois, 1961; Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1964.
Assistant United State Attorneys, Washington, 1964-1965; project director, National Council Juvenile Court Judges, Chicago, 1965-1968; staff member, Department Justice, Washington, 1968-1969; deputy director, Public Defender Service for District of Columbia, 1969-1972; director, Public Defender Service for District of Columbia, 1972-1975; associate professor of law, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1975-1979; professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1979-1987; dean, professor, Indiana U. School Law, Indianapolis, since 1988. Visiting professor Duke U., 1976-1977, fall 1978. Chairman Indiana Public Defender Commission, since 1990.
Member American Bar Association (council criminal justice section 1979-1988, chairman 1986-1987, reporter Project to Update American Bar Association Criminal Justice Standards 1977-1985), National Legal Aid and Defender Association (board directors, member executive committee 1975-1980), Order of Coif.
Married Leah M. Lefstein, April 15, 1962 (divorced). Children: Lisa, Adam, Susan.