Background
II, Richard Jerome Coffee was born on November 12, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James F. and Jean Marie C.
II, Richard Jerome Coffee was born on November 12, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James F. and Jean Marie C.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois U., 1975; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1978.
Staff attorney, Illinois Department Insurance, Springfield, 1979-1980; counsel, Illinois State Employees Association, Springfield, 1980-1984; staff counsel, Illinois Board Regents, Springfield, 1984-1987; legal counsel Chancellor' General’ s Office, Illinois Board Regents, Springfield, 1987-1989; university legal counsel, Sangamon State University, Springfield, 1989-1990; chief legal advisor, Illinois State Board Education, Springfield, 1990-1996; associate, Rau & Rau Attorneys, Waterloo, Illinois, since 1997.
Member Chicago Bar Association.
Children: David Patrick Coffee, Brent William Coffee. Married Sue Heberlie, December 12, 1997.